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Heavy Vehicle Safety Not Constrained by Borders
The NSW Government is advocating for a national safety package for heavy vehicles at the Transport Infrastructure Council meeting in Darwin.
New Penalties to Address Bike Dumping
A new enforceable code of conduct for bike share operators will make the management of share bikes easier for councils.
One to five stars for child car seats
New ratings have been released to help parents choose the safest seat for their child.
All aboard Sydney Metro
Legislation has passed the NSW Parliament to create the Sydney Metro statutory authority.
Enforcing Level Crossing Safety in the Orana Region
Dangerous driving at level crossings in the Orana region will be targeted during a two week enforcement and awareness operation
A safe space for cyclists
After successful two year trial the Minimum Passing Distance Rule will be made permanent to improve safety of cyclists and drivers
Grants up to $30,000 to keep locals safe
The NSW Government is encouraging communities to identify ways to promote road safety in their local area.
$70.9 million boost for vital road safety projects
The most dangerous hotspots on NSW roads will be upgraded as part of the NSW Government’s Safer Roads Program.
New laws target distracted and drug drivers
New legislative reforms will come into effect from 1 July 2018.
Shocking crash footage of seatbelt trap
Shocking footage demonstrates consequences of incorrect seatbelt use and travelling in a reclined seat in a motor vehicle at 60 km/h
Opal celebrates two billion customer trips and $160 million in savings
The popular Opal network has clocked up two billion customer trips since the electronic ticketing system was launched in December 2012.
Light it up! Bridge goes yellow for lost lives
Sydney Harbour Bridge will be a wash of yellow from Sunday, 29 April - Sunday, 6 May for Yellow Ribbon National Road Safety Week
Sydney Metro Northwest under budget
The Sydney Metro Northwest rail project is on target to be delivered at least $500 million under budget.
Call goes out to tackle mobile phone use in cars
Calling on potential providers to present practical, technology-based solutions for mobile phone enforcement technology.
FIRST TAXI LICENCE DETERMINATIONS UNDER NEW POINT TO POINT TRANSPORT LAWS
Ninety taxi licences will be issued in Sydney from July, but no new licences will be added to regional areas.
New 40km/hr rule to protect our emergency service workers and volunteers
Safety of emergency service workers and volunteers receives huge boost with introduction of new road rule.
Station link connects customers for Metro upgrade
More than 110 bus services an hour between Epping and Chatswood in busy periods from 30 September for final stage of Metro construction
SAFETY PLEA TO SENIOR BOATIES
Older boaties are being urged to exercise caution after an increase in the number of fatalities among seniors on NSW waterways.
ENFORCING LEVEL CROSSING SAFETY IN CENTRAL WEST NSW
Dangerous behaviours by motorists at level crossings in Central West NSW will be targeted in the next two weeks.
Western Sydney Corridors Consultation Period Extended
Transport for NSW is extending the consultation period for Western Sydney Corridors until June 1, 2018.