Roads and transport
Councils manage local road networks, support roads safety initiatives and maintain roads in their communities. Collectively, councils spend around $340 million each year to maintain local roads.
While the state government oversees major roads and public transportation systems, such as buses and trains, councils take charge of an extensive network of over 75,000 kilometres of roads across the state.
Councils handle a diverse range of responsibilities related to transportation, including:
- maintenance of local roads and bridges to guarantee their structural integrity
- construction and upkeep of footpaths and bike paths, fostering pedestrian and cyclist safety
- management and upkeep of bus stops and taxi stands to facilitate convenient public transportation
- regulation and oversight of e-scooter usage within designated areas
- provision of community transport services to cater to specific local needs.
- management of parking spaces and installation of signs for effective parking management
- parking permits and operation of ticket machines to streamline parking processes
- enforcement of parking regulations
- establishment of appropriate speed limits and installation of signs
- traffic management strategies for special events and festivals to mitigate congestion
- implementation of street cleaning initiatives to maintain cleanliness and hygiene
- measures to facilitate safe street crossings.
Many councils offer transportation services tailored to specific community requirements, such as community buses and transport options for seniors.
