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An extremely successful road safety program is underway to ensure safer school travel for students in 1000 schools in Queensland by 2020.
The Palaszczuk Government School Zone Signpost Program has identified 100 new schools 2018/19.
Transportation and Highways Minister Mark Bailey announced the new list of schools as packaged security work in 100 locations chosen for the facilities in the last 12 months.
"When the last flashing school zone sign is installed by June 2019, our government will have funded safety improvements at 940 schools," said Mr. Bailey.
"We are on track to reach 1000 in 2020, which means safer access for thousands of Queensland students." The flashing signs of the school zone have become easily identifiable across the country. state, reminding motorists that kids are here.
"Now, we need every Queenslander to take the next step by following the road.
Grace Grace, Minister of Education, welcomed the extension of road safety measures in other school communities of the state.
"Nothing is more important than the safety of Queensland students. Ms. Grace stated:
"These flashing signs act to alert motorists to slow down and drive cautiously in school zones."
"Schools are selected to be part of the flashing school zone sign program. "A rigorous evaluation process is applied to examine the history of traffic accidents, vehicle and pedestrian traffic, speed limits and visibility problems around our schools.
I am so happy that even Queensland students will benefit from this successful road safety program.
The Ministry of Transport and Main Road consults schools and local governments on design and installation plans for school districts
The Flashing School Zones Program of 2018/19 is funded by the Camera Crime Detection Program.
For more information on school zone flashing signs, visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/ School-Road-Safety
Minister of Transport and Main Roads
The Honorable Mark Bailey
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