Towards Zero Safer Roads program
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.
Documents and resources for councils
- Towards Zero Safer Roads guidelines (PDF, 1.85 MB) (PDF, 1.85 MB)
- Towards Zero Safer Roads frequently asked questions (PDF, 625.47 KB) (PDF, 625.47 KB)
- Project Cost Estimation Template (XLSX, 299.13 KB) (XLSX, 299.13 KB)
- Project cost estimation tool frequently asked questions (PDF, 905.78 KB) (PDF, 905.78 KB)
- ViDA Star Demonstrator tool and Safer Roads Portal frequently asked questions (PDF, 587.22 KB) (PDF, 587.22 KB)
- iRAP ViDA Star Demonstrator tool – Quick user guide (PDF, 2.1 MB) (PDF, 2.1 MB)
Round 1
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.
Read about the latest updates from successful projects
For information on the Regional NSW projects funded see: Round 1 - Regional Projects (PDF, 231.19 KB)
For information on Greater Sydney projects funded see: Round 1 – Greater Sydney Projects
Round 2
Successful projects
The second round of the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program started in 2024 with the NSW Government investing $283 million to improve road safety on NSW state, regional and local roads. The round which will run until the 2026/27 financial year, prioritised the following projects:
- 52 planning and development projects and the rollout and completion of a further 20 safety upgrades on state roads in regional NSW.
- 23 projects to complete safety upgrades on regional and local roads in regional NSW.
- 19 planning and development projects and the roll out and completion of a further 8 safety upgrades on state roads in the Greater Sydney area of NSW.
- 23 projects to complete safety upgrades on regional and local roads in the Greater Sydney area of NSW.
Find information on the Regional NSW projects funded under Round 2 - Regional Projects.
Find information on the Greater Sydney projects funded under Round 2 - Greater Sydney projects (PDF, 260.48 KB) (PDF, 260.48 KB)
Find information on projects funded under Round 2 – Regional and Outer Metropolitan (Council Projects) (PDF, 120.94 KB) (PDF, 120.94 KB)
Find information on projects funded under Round 2 – Greater Sydney (Council Projects) (PDF, 123.53 KB) (PDF, 123.53 KB)
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 1550 serious injuries and lives over the lifetime of the program. Find information on the projects funded here.