Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Belmore Street, Yarrawonga

This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly the impacts of the newly installed pedestrian crossings in Belmore Street, Yarrawonga. Recent works undertaken in Belmore Street have led to the instillation of multiple striped pedestrian crossings, located at the entry, and exit points of multiple roundabouts located on Belmore Street. This is dangerous to motorists as they have to pay attention to traffic in the intersection, as well as being aware of pedestrians about to step onto the road. This is also dangerous for pedestrians, as they are at an increased risk of being hit by a car.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly

Notes the importance of pedestrian safety, whilst also acknowledging the need to limit congestion, and

Calls on the Andrews Government to relocate the pedestrian crossings away from major intersections in Belmore Street and locate them in-between these intersections on Belmore Street.