Road and Pedestrian Safety

Warrumbungle Shire Council is committed to reducing road trauma and the number of road crashes, through implementing Road Safety Strategic Plans. According to NSW Centre for Road Safety, from 2019-2023 there were 190 known crashes and 15 casualties within the Warrumbungle Shire.

The Council is a member of the Local Government Road Safety Program, which involves working with Transport for NSW as well as key community road safety stakeholders within the Shire. The Local Government Road Safety Program targets behavioural as well as engineering issues that affect road safety in Local Government areas. The Warrumbungle Shire Council Technical Services Department addresses issues that are impacting the Shire’s travelling Community, through implementing Road Safety Strategic Plans as well as the Local Government Road Safety Program.

Road Safety

Road Safety Information with useful links

Warrumbungle Pedestrian and Mobility Plan (PAMP)

The intention of this Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP), with the help of the community, is to commence a long-term upgrade of the highest priority pedestrian routes and enhance a connected pedestrian network in the six largest towns in the Warrumbungle Shire.

Road Safety Strategic Plan

Warrumbungle Shire Council has a strong road safety focus which aims to address road trauma and reduce the number of crashes occurring within the boundaries of our Shire.

Warrumbungle Shire Bike Plan

Warrumbungle Shire Council is dedicated to improving the safety of key cycling routes within the six major towns of the Shire through improvements to path infrastructure as well as support for community adoption of active transport to key land use areas.

Guideline to School Bus Routes and Bus Stops

The Guideline for School Bus Routes and Bus Stops set out the responsibilities of Council, Bus Operators, Parents/Guardians, Transport for NSW and Schools in contributing towards the safety of students who use school bus routes and stops to travel to and from a school.

Shine Bright and Walk Safe

Join us in promoting safety for early morning walkers by wearing bright clothing!