Broadmeadows electorate
Kathleen MATTHEWS-WARD (Broadmeadows) (14:42): (407) My constituency question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. On behalf of my constituents, I am seeking the installation of a new pedestrian crossing on Camp Road. I therefore ask the minister: what is the process for funding the installation of a new pedestrian crossing? Being able to safely cross the road is fundamental to the livability of our suburbs and absolutely essential for the many in the Broadmeadows electorate who do not drive a car. Every morning I witness people attempting to cross Camp Road near the intersection with Railway Crescent and Gibson Street as they access Broady station or my old school, Penola College. The closest pedestrian crossing is over 400 metres away and the speed limit is quite high on Camp Road, especially coming down the hill over Pascoe Vale Road, so it may also be worth investigating a reduction in the speed limit on Camp Road to improve safety. We also desperately need a place to cross Plumpton Street to get to the new Glenroy Community Hub and library.