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Safety Tram

Meet Sam – Your Safety Tram Guide!

Hi there! I’m Sam – the friendly face of the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3.

I'm here to help you learn how to move safely around trams as we head towards passenger services starting in 2026.

Tram Character Artwork Flipped v2_RGB

The new light rail corridor is changing how we move around the Gold Coast, so whether you are walking to school, riding your bike, catching a tram, or driving with your family, I’ve got tips, tools, and games to help you stay alert.

Sam’s safety tips

What's up? New overhead wires. Keep yourself and vehicles clear

Watch your step. Always use pedestrian crossings around tracks and trraffic

A bit distracted? Be alert when walking, cycling or driving near the tracks

Going somewhere? Tracks are for trams — not your feet, wheels or tyres. Keep off and stay safe!

Share the message

Help Sam spread the word! Download campaign materials and share them with your school, community group, or online.

Resource	Download links below
A3 safety posters for schools	Poster 1 link Poster 2 link Poster 3 link Poster 4 link
Social media tiles for schools	Tile 1 link Tile 2 link Tile 3 link Tile 4 link
Sam the Tram colouring in sheet	Colouring in sheet
Android and iPhone sticker	Sam the Tram sticker
A3 safety posters for community	Poster 1 link Poster 2 link Poster 3 link Poster 4 link
Social media tiles for community	Tile 1 link Tile 2 link Tile 3 link Tile 4 link

Bringing tram safety to our community

As part of the Stage 3 Safety Tram campaign, Sam the Tram made special visits to Miami State High School and Burleigh Heads State School, engaging students and the wider community in interactive safety learning. Students explored tram safety through hands‑on activities and discussions and meeting our friendly Safety Tram character, Sam. The Stage 3 project team shared practical tips on how to stay safe on and around the light rail, while students completed safety challenges and enjoyed the chance to win fun prizes.

Scroll through the carousel below to see highlights from these events.

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