Tuesday, 18 March 2025

 Jess WILSON (Kew) (14:38): (1044) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Has the minister or the Department of Transport and Planning reviewed pedestrian numbers crossing Earl Street at or near Willsmere Road roundabout with a view to improving pedestrian safety? Presently there is no safe place for pedestrians seeking to cross Earl Street from the north-east at the intersection of Willsmere Road to access the local shops or other amenities. This is a very busy intersection, with many cars on their way to the Eastern Freeway while pedestrians look to access the Willsmere shops, the Willsmere community gardens or the anniversary trail, which is also popular with cyclists. I ask the minister to commit to reviewing the intersection to determine the most cost-effective way to improve pedestrian safety and ensure that all pedestrians and cyclists have safe access to the shops there at Willsmere Village.