The 2026-27 State Budget continues to deliver quality infrastructure across the State. The Government's transport investment focuses on keeping communities connected and ensuring people and goods move safely and reliably across metropolitan, regional and remote Western Australia.
Road upgrades
- $1.1 billion joint commitment by the State and Commonwealth Governments to upgrade Anketell Road between Leath and Abercrombie Roads.
- $83.2 million to deliver Stage 1 of the Great Northern Highway Fitzroy to Gogo flood resilience works.
- $113.5 million boost to Main Roads' maintenance program.
- $61 million additional investment in the Toodyay Road upgrades.
- $127 million for a program of regional bridge replacements.
- $9.4 million to replace water drainage bridges in Busselton and Harvey.
The Government is rolling out optional digital driver's licences – so Western Australians will be able to carry their licence on their phone.
Road safety
- $60.7 million for road safety awareness campaigns and school programs.
- $36.1 million to continue the Driving Access and Equity Program to help disadvantaged learner drivers get their licence.
Accessible and affordable transport
- $70 million to make public transport free for all passengers on Sundays, and for students travelling to and from school.
- $45 million to increase the frequency of Australind train services following commissioning of the new, expanded railcar fleet.
- $51.6 million uplift in the Passenger Transport Subsidy Scheme, to support people with a severe disability or medical condition with assistance.
- $14.2 million to continue and expand TransBroome public transport services, including two new buses.
- $11.1 million for the Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme; the Inter Regional Flight Network connecting Broome, Karratha, Geraldton and Port Hedland; and the Kununurra-Halls Creek-Balgo and Derby-Broome Regular Public Transport Air Services.