Broadmeadows electorate
Kathleen MATTHEWS-WARD (Broadmeadows) (14:51): (527) My constituency question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and I ask: what measures can be taken to improve the lighting at Fawkner, Gowrie and Upfield stations and in the surrounding areas? Recently a constituent of mine had to pick her grandson up at night at Fawkner station, and she found that the lighting could be considerably improved both at the station and along the paths leading to the station to improve the feeling of safety at night. I have had people raise similar concerns about the lighting at both Upfield and Gowrie stations, in surrounding areas and along paths leading to these stations. I have also witnessed the difficulty people face when dropping people off at Fawkner station. As there is no turning circle in the car park, people were reversing a considerable distance through the busy commuter car park after dropping off their passenger. There also seems to be an inadequate amount of parking and parking for people with disabilities at Fawkner. Finally, several constituents have requested the installation of a bike Parkiteer at Upfield station. I look forward to your response.