THE Victorian Transport Association, representing the state’s freight and logistics industry, has announced the return of its important regional road safety forums.
The VTA Regional Forum will be held in Sale on Wednesday, July 31 from 7.30am to 11am at Sale Greyhound Racing Club.
The theme of this year’s forums is Safety On Our Roads: Reducing The Risk Around Heavy Vehicles.
The regional forums are sponsored by Gallagher and WHG Telematics, and bring together the VTA, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, WorkSafe Victoria, Victoria Police, and Transport Accident Commission for important road safety updates from the state’s key transport and safety authorities.
VTA Chief Executive, Peter Anderson, said the regional forums offered VTA members, freight and logistics operators, and the general motoring community the opportunity to advance important conversations on how road safety can be improved for the betterment of all road users.
“Regional Victoria is a vital part of the state’s transport network, as well as a major contributor to the economic health and vitality of the Victorian economy, and it’s critical we factor regional perspectives into our thinking when it comes to transport planning,” Mr Anderson said.
“As an industry group the VTA represents the whole of Victoria, not just Melbourne. These forums are but one way that we seek to directly connect with regional operators and the communities they work and travel in, so that our feedback and perspectives to policymakers and those writing legislation is relevant, informed, and representative.
“The forums are also a great way to meet and network with fellow operators in the area and hear from stakeholders involved with initiatives to make regional roads safer and more productive for freight operators.”
The Sale Regional Forum, at the Sale Greyhound Racing Club at the Sale Showgrounds, Sale Maffra Road, includes a light breakfast and is free to attend.
To register, call the VTA on 03 9646 8590, visit: vta.com.au or send an email to events@vta.com.au
