This funding is part of the Australian Government's commitment to invest $4.7 million from 2023-24 to 2025-26 to support trials and research of low-cost, cutting-edge safety technology for level crossings.
The projects will investigate human behaviour at crossings, test radar technology for obstacle detection, use predictive models to identify high-risk crossings, and employ analytics tools for efficient upgrades.
The investment is part of the Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program (RALSCP) which also supports the National Level Crossing Safety Strategy outcomes, aiming at zero harm at level crossings and improved safety in regional areas. The RALCSP is providing $180.1 million for upgrades such as rumble strips or boom gates, improving data, and promoting safe behaviours around level crossings.
This aligns with the National Road Safety Strategy's goal to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 2030.
