Towards Zero Safer Roads Program
Project overview
to 2030/31.
The new Towards Zero Safer Roads Program aligns with the 2026 Road Safety Action Plan and builds on the success of the previous Safer Roads Program. The Program will continue to deliver life-saving road safety treatments through the Saving Lives on Country Roads (rural infrastructure and speed management) and Safe and Liveable Urban Communities (urban infrastructure and speed management) initiatives.
Program objectives
The Towards Zero Safer Roads Program aligns with the 2026 Road Safety Action Plan, reflecting the government's dedication to achieving the goal of zero deaths on the NSW road network.
Projects will deliver important road infrastructure at high-risk locations that can help save lives. This includes wide centre lines, safety barriers, rumble strips and shoulder widening.
Funding applications for Towards Zero Safer Roads Program Round 2
Round 2 of the Program spans three years (FY25-FY27) with $70 million available to councils across NSW. Applications for local government opened 12 April and close at midnight on 10 May 2024.
Submissions for Towards Zero Safer Roads Program Round 2 must be made through the Safer Roads Portal.
Please be aware that applications are also currently open for the recently launched Road Safety Program 2023/24-2025/26.
More information on the Road Safety Program can be found here. Applications for funding for both the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program and the Road Safety Program close at midnight on 10 May 2024.
Documents and Resources
- Towards Zero Safer Roads guidelines (PDF, 1.85 MB)
- Towards Zero Safer Roads frequently asked questions (PDF, 625.47 KB)
- Project Cost Estimation Template (XLSX, 299.13 KB)
- Project cost estimation tool frequently asked questions (PDF, 905.78 KB)
- ViDA Star Demonstrator tool and Safer Roads Portal frequently asked questions (PDF, 587.22 KB)
- iRAP ViDA Star Demonstrator tool – Quick user guide (PDF, 2.1 MB)
Safer Roads Portal tutorial videos
These videos have been developed to help applicants complete nominations within the Safer Roads Portal.
For assistance with the Safer Roads Portal please contact srp.support@transport.nsw.gov.au
Adding a site and treatment
This is a tutorial on how to draw a site area in the Safer Roads Portal, and how to add a site and treatment within the Portal.
Editing or deleting sites/treatments
This is a tutorial on how to edit or delete treatments entered into specific site areas in the Safer Roads Portal.
Loading map data
This is a tutorial on how to load map data onto the Safer Roads Portal once you have completed mapping within the Portal.
Transferring Assessment into Project
This is a tutorial video on how to turn an assessment into a project nomination.
Successful projects
The first round of the new Towards Zero Safer Roads Program started in 2023 with the NSW Government investing $45.5 million to improve road safety on NSW State Roads.
The Program’s opening round, which will run until the 2024/25 financial year, prioritised the planning and development of:
- 27 projects and the roll out and completion of a further 11 safety upgrades in regional NSW.
- 10 projects and roll out and completion of a further 5 safety upgrades in the Greater Sydney area of NSW.
For information on the Regional NSW projects funded see: Round 1 - Regional Projects
For information on Greater Sydney projects funded see: Round 1 –Greater Sydney Projects
Contact Us
For Greater Sydney area councils please contact sydney.blackspot.nominations@transport.nsw.gov.au
For Regional councils please contact pmsafety@transport.nsw.gov.au
Previous Safer Roads Program
Over the previous five years 2018-2023, the Safer Roads Program invested $822 million in the delivery of life saving road safety treatments through the Saving Lives on Country Roads, and the Liveable and Safe Urban Communities initiatives.
The previous Safer Roads Program is estimated to have saved up to 1,550 serious injuries and lives over the lifetime of the program. Find information on the projects funded here.