Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Petitions

Following petitions presented to house by Clerk:

Kooyong–North roads, Caulfield

This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly the dangers of the intersection of Kooyong and North roads both to pedestrians and road users.

On Monday 9/11/21, a young man, about 14 years old, on a bicycle, was hit by a truck and suffered severe head injuries. He was unconscious and taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital.

This intersection is extremely dangerous. Many children and families walk or ride through this intersection everyday on their way to school. It has become increasingly busy over recent years due to the increase in construction in our local area, with trucks traversing this corner constantly throughout the day.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly and the Minister undertake the following simple steps:

1. Move the traffic signal box on the corner of Kooyong and North roads, so cars can see children waiting to cross.

2. Change the traffic signals so right-turning traffic from North Rd into Kooyong Rd does not run the risk of running over children crossing Kooyong Rd.

3. Build a lip on the footpath on the east corner of Kooyong Rd and North Rd, so cars, trucks and buses do not mount the kerb where children are waiting.

4. Introduce a 40 km/hr limit school zone on North Rd from Hawthorn Rd to Lantana St.

5. Provide a school-crossing supervisor (‘lollipop person’).

By Mr SOUTHWICK (Caulfield) (360 signatures).