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Anti congestion measures good start
24 April 2012
The RAC has welcomed the tranche of anti congestion measures released by the Government including the extension of the CAT bus service and much need investment into cycling infrastructure.

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Basic car checks essential
04 April 2012
Motorists setting off on their Easter holidays this year could be putting their trip in jeopardy by not preparing their car properly a snap poll conducted by the RAC has revealed.

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Cycling plan a good start but needs more work
14 March 2012
The RAC has welcomed the release of the draft Western Australian Bicycle Network Plan 2012 -2021 but says the community will expect to see more commitments and financial backing in the final document.

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Fewer road fatalities in 2011
24 February 2012
Western Australia has recorded one of its lowest road fatality rates since the early 1970’s yet 179 people still lost their lives on the State’s roads last year.

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Fewer road fatalities in 2011
03 January 2012
Western Australia has recorded one of its best road fatality rates since the early 1970s but more work needs to be done according to the RAC.

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Inaugural road safety event for WA
08 May 2012
The RAC is teaming up with the WA Police, Fire and Emergency Services Authority, St John Ambulance and Royal Perth Hospital to bring bstreetsmart to WA year 10, 11 and 12 students for the first time ever.

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International Womans Day
08 March 2012
The RAC will celebrate International Women’s Day by honouring the contributions and achievements of its staff on 8 March.

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Mixed results for WA's national highway network
19 January 2012
The safety of Western Australia’s National road network has received mixed results in an Australian road assessment report released today by the RAC.

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New funds for road safety to save lives: RAC
14 May 2012
The RAC has welcomed the announcement of a new funding package for road safety initiatives worth almost $90 million.

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CCI/RAC launch campaign to look at the cost of congestion for business
04 May 2012
WA’s largest business representative group, CCI, and the State’s peak motoring body, the RAC, have joined forces to investigate how the growing issue of congestion is affecting businesses in Western Australia.

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RAC launches new brand campaign
23 January 2012
For the first time in over three years, the RAC is launching a new brand campaign that highlights to Western Australians how the RAC is On your Side.

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RAC ready for first summer scorcher
25 January 2012
The RAC is ramping up its roadside assistance patrols and Auto Services centres in preparation for the coming heatwave.

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RAC welcomes stricter pedestrian safety in cars
03 February 2012
The RAC has welcomed the ANCAP safety ratings of the Honda Civic and Hyundai Veloster, which received 5 stars each under a new ratings system that now takes into account pedestrian protection.

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RAC welcomes young driver reforms
24 April 2012
The RAC has welcomed new restrictions to be introduced by the State Government that will aim to save young lives on WA roads.

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State Budget: Good for road safety, light on light rail
18 May 2012
The RAC says the 2012/13 State Budget will be welcomed by motorists and will make a significant start on reducing the number of deaths and injuries on WA roads.

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Regional road safety, congestion top priorities in 2012 State budget: RAC
06 February 2012
The RAC says the State government must address Western Australia’s shocking regional road toll and the growing issue of congestion in the State Budget to be handed down in May.

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