Regional road safety issues reports are prepared annually by Land Transport NZ, based on reported crash data and trends. The report released in July 2004 highlights key road safety issues for the Gisborne district and identifies possible ways to reduce the number of road deaths and injuries.
The primary role of the Road Safety Co-ordinator is to co-ordinate the efforts of key road safety organisations and community groups throughout the district.
There is a strong educational and advocacy role to the position. It links closely to local Police enforcement and engineering work carried out or contracted by GDC. The Road Safety Coordinator can be contacted by phone or by email.
Each year an educational road safety programme is developed to co-ordinate local community efforts. A funding scheme administered by the Land Transport Safety Authority www.ltsa.govt.nz called the Community Road Safety Programme provides an annual opportunity for Local Authorities to seek funding assistance for projects that attempt to address identified road safety priorities for the City.
Application for funding, and associated forms can be found below.
For general enquiries or further assistance please contact:
Lenora McDonald
Gisborne District Council
PO Box 747
Gisborne
Ph: 06 8672049 ext: 6211
Email: Lenora@gdc.govt.nz