The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are making it safer for road users in Macarthur thanks to an investment in road safety upgrades at Macarthur Station on Menangle Road.

Pedestrian fencing will be installed, and bicycle line marking will be implemented, which will improve road safety for pedestrians and bicycle riders.

The project is jointly funded through $81 million from the Road Safety Program which is delivering road safety upgrades across New South Wales.

The Albanese Government is committed to working with the States and Territories to improve road safety.
The Australian Government has substantially increased Black Spot Program funding, which, since July 1, is progressively increasing from $110 to $150 million per year.

Further, the Roads to Recovery funding has already risen to $650 million this year up from $500 million last year, and will continue to rise to $1 billion by 2027-28 per year onwards.

This is part of the Government’s response to the road toll which includes delivering a nationally harmonised set of high-quality and timely data to inform road safety decision making.

Further information on the Australian Government’s Road Safety Program is available here.

Quote attributable to Federal Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown

“The Australian and NSW governments are committed to improving road safety by significantly reducing the number of road deaths and serious injuries on our roads.

“It is important to remember that road safety is a shared responsibility across all levels of government, and throughout our community.

“Labor’s strong investment in these vital projects underpin the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to improving road safety in our community, and ensuring our loved ones get home safe.”

Quote attributable to NSW Minister for Roads John Graham

“We are getting on and delivering widespread improvements across our regional road network to reduce fatal and serious road incidents in NSW.

“This investment will provide valuable road safety data which will inform future decision making so that we can make further improvements to our road network.”

Quote attributable to Dr Mike Freelander MP, Member for Macarthur

" Investing in our infrastructure to support our community and safety, that’s what Labor governments do best and that’s what this announcement is all about.

“Road safety, of course, is a shared responsibility, and this is a timely reminder to be extra vigilant and to slow down on the roads so everyone can get home safely from every journey.”