Tagged: nsw

NSW funds driver behaviour research

The deaths of eight people on NSW roads across the Easter long weekend has again highlighted the importance of road safety research in helping to reduce this tragic toll. The NSW Government has awarded $1 million to two research partners …

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NSW Vehicle Emissions Star Rating

The NSW Government has launched a new Vehicle Emissions Star Rating website to help drivers consider sustainability when making their next vehicle purchase. A six-star rating system will allow consumers to compare the carbon dioxide emissions of new and second-hand …

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Independent Toll Review interim report released

The NSW Independent Toll Review interim report has been handed down by Professor Allan Fels, making a range of recommendations to the NSW Government. Professor Fels and Dr David Cousins were asked to independently assess the efficiency, fairness, simplicity and …

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Planning approval for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 has been granted planning approval following a NSW Government investment of $200 million in the 2023-24 NSW Budget. The funding was utilised to expedite the project’s planning processes so construction can begin in the current …

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NSW Bus Taskforce second report released

The NSW Government has released a new blueprint to improve bus services across the state in the Bus Industry Taskforce’s second report. The Taskforce was established in May 2023 and chaired by John Lee with the second report outlining a …

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Pressures on heavy vehicle drivers report tabled

The New South Wales Legislative Council Committee on Transport and the Arts has tabled the report for its inquiry into pressures on heavy vehicle drivers and their impact in New South Wales. The inquiry examined the significant pressures on heavy …

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Accessibility upgrades for seven NSW train stations

The NSW Government has announced that seven new stations will receive upgrades as part of an election commitment from the Minns Government to accelerate accessibility improvements. The 136-year-old Macquarie Fields Station is one of seven new stations in line for …

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$28 million invested to upgrade NSW level crossings

$28 million in funding has been allocated to the NSW Government under the first round of the Australian Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF). The Australian Government announced in August last year a commitment of $160 million over four …

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Sydney Metro West inquiry report released

New South Wales’ Legislative Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure has tabled its final report as part of its inquiry into the Sydney Metro West project, following the release of the interim report in November of last year. The inquiry …

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NSW using drones to support traffic management

More than 70 drones are being deployed to give traffic responders increased visibility from above, supporting the work of the Traffic Management Centre (TMC). The drones are being deployed around road crashes and choke points, with the visibility provided allowing …

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