Like many other local governments, the City of Armadale is committed to addressing road safety issues within the community and supports the Blessing of the Roads campaign.
The Blessing of the Roads campaign is a message to everyone to slow down, not use mobile phones, avoid alcohol, wear seatbelts, ensure children are properly restrained and take breaks to avoid fatigue when travelling.
Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones said the Easter break is a peak time when families travel to holiday destinations and it is important for everyone to acknowledge the issue of road safety and the impact of road trauma.
"All road users, whether driving, riding or walking, are responsible for their own choices and actions.
"The white crosses mark fatal crash sites and provide a chilling reminder that a person died there. The flow-on effects are devastating for that person’s family, friends and community.
Education and awareness are key factors in saving lives and we hope everyone involved will take the message of road safety back to their family and friends and come home safely this Easter,” said Mayor Zelones.
The City of Armadale’s annual Blessing of the Roads ceremony will take place under the shade structures of Memorial Park on Sunday 6 April, 2014 commencing at 10.30am.
At the event, the City will also acknowledge the 20 year anniversary of its RoadWise Advisory Committee, which was the first RoadWise committee established in Western Australia.
Over the past two years the City has been proactive in identifying black spots in its road network and secured Black Spot Grant funding, to eliminate 10 identified black spots.
More information on the Blessing of the Roads campaign can be found at www.roadwise.asn.au.
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