Home Secretary directs preparation of long, short term action plans for traffic management

Home Secretary calls for urgent action to address traffic congestion

Long-term plans must be in place within 12 months, with short-term measures to be implemented immediately

The Home Secretary has directed the preparation of long and short term action plans to address traffic congestion. This follows a meeting of the National Traffic Management Committee, which was held to discuss the issue of traffic congestion and its impact on the economy. The Home Secretary has said that traffic congestion is a major problem that is costing the economy billions of dollars each year. He said that the government is committed to taking action to address this issue and that he has directed the preparation of long and short term action plans to do so. The long-term plans must be in place within 12 months, and the short-term measures must be implemented immediately. The long-term plans will focus on improving public transport, investing in infrastructure, and promoting sustainable transport choices. The short-term measures will focus on increasing the efficiency of the existing road network and improving traffic management. The Home Secretary has also said that he will be working with other government departments to ensure that the action plans are implemented effectively. He said that he is confident that the plans will make a significant difference to the problem of traffic congestion.

Traffic congestion is a major problem in Australia

Traffic congestion is a major problem in Australia, costing the economy billions of dollars each year. The problem is particularly acute in major cities, where traffic congestion can cause delays of up to an hour or more during peak periods. There are a number of factors that contribute to traffic congestion in Australia, including: * The increasing number of cars on the road * The lack of investment in public transport * The poor planning of road networks * The increasing number of people living in major cities

The government is committed to taking action to address traffic congestion

The government is committed to taking action to address traffic congestion. In 2016, the government announced a $50 billion infrastructure plan that includes funding for a number of projects to improve public transport and road networks. The government is also working with other stakeholders, such as state and local governments, to develop and implement solutions to the problem of traffic congestion.

There are a number of things that can be done to address traffic congestion

There are a number of things that can be done to address traffic congestion, including: * Investing in public transport * Improving road networks * Promoting sustainable transport choices * Increasing the efficiency of the existing road network * Improving traffic management The government is committed to taking action to address traffic congestion and believes that the long and short term action plans that are being developed will make a significant difference to the problem.