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Application assessment

The application assessemnt process.

Applications will:

  • undergo review and assessment by members of Road Safety Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission based on the criteria outlined in this document;
  • shortlisted projects will be presented to the Motorcycling Community Engagement Panel(opens in a new window); and
  • projects will be submitted for final approval by the Minster for Roads and Road Safety.

The assessors reserve the right to seek additional information for an application should it be required.

A submission of a grant application is not a guarantee of funding.

A summary of successful projects will be published on the Motorcycle Safety Levy webpage(opens in a new window) on the Transport Victoria website.

Assessment CriteriaConsiderationsWeighting
1. Strategic and Safe System alignment / anticipated safety benefits
  • Demonstration of a comprehensive understanding of the motorcyclist safety issue being addressed, supported by a sound rationale and relevant evidence and/or data (including references where applicable).
  • Clear focus and outcomes on improving safety for motorcyclists and demonstrate high quality evidence that supports this.
  • High-quality evidence expected to be obtained through the project to support future implementation.
  • Expected safety benefits, including the confidence level in achieving the anticipated outcomes.
  • Alignment with the Safe System approach and demonstrate a measurable improvement in motorcycle safety.
30%
2. Organisational Capacity
  • Demonstration of relevant technical expertise within the project team.
  • Organisation’s capacity and capability, including availability of internal resources to ensure project delivery within the specified timeframe.
  • A clear and detailed work plan and timeline, demonstrating an ability to complete the project within the proposed budget and timeframe (not exceeding two years from the contract award).
  • Evidence of support from relevant stakeholders and/or the motorcycling community.
25%
3. Value for money
  • Demonstration of value for money, considering the staff allocation to tasks, methods employed, project phases, cost of implementation and the anticipated safety benefits.
  • An appropriate and reasonable budget for the proposed project in an itemised schedule.
20%
4. Project, Monitoring, Risks and Evaluation
  • An assessment of project-associated risks and mitigation measures.
  • Performance measures aligned with the expected project outcomes and benefits to support project evaluation.
15%
5. Population applicability
  • The extent of the problem to be addressed and the proportion of motorcyclists expected to benefit from the project.
10%

Further information or documents may be requested by the Department of Transport and Planning from the applicant during the assessment process.

Projects will also be prioritised for funding to help facilitate a holistic program of work that includes a combination of research and development and evaluation, and a variety of project types, spanning the various pillars of the Safe System approach.

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