Worth a Read - May 2019
Draft strategy looks to the future for transport in sunshine state
Automated vehicles, drones and working towards a zero-emission transport network are in the sights of the Queensland Government as part of its new 30-year plan for transport in the sunshine state.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said consultation was open for the draft Queensland Transport Strategy, which outlines how Queensland will embrace new and emerging technologies to drive the transport sector and create jobs.
World-first campaign drives ‘smarter, not faster’ message this Easter
The Queensland Government has launched a world-first road safety campaign to encourage Queenslanders to ‘drive smarter, not faster’ ahead of the Easter long weekend.
The campaign will use neuroscience to tackle the serious issue of speeding, with ads showing real-life driving situations captured on dash-cam.
They have devised eight simple exercises to help Queenslanders stop speeding, stop being distracted, and focus on driving.
https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/