Safety upgrades are being made to some of Victoria’s busiest roads by the Government.
The State has seen a spike in pedestrian fatalities this year with 26 pedestrians losing their lives on Victorian roads – up 62 per cent on the same time last year.
Failing to give way by both drivers and pedestrians has been attributed to the majority of pedestrian deaths this year.
Funding worth $23m is being spent on safety measures including zebra crossings, raised intersections and pedestrian crossings.
“We’ve seen too many pedestrians lose their lives on our roads this year,” said Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne.
“This investment will ensure we see more zebra crossings, raised intersections and pedestrian crossings where we need them to keep Victorians safe.”
The package supports Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 which aims to significantly reduce road trauma and halve road deaths by 2030.
