John PESUTTO (Hawthorn) (19:10): (1565) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. The action I seek is for the minister to inspect the stretch of Warrigal Road between Canterbury Road and Riversdale Road, particularly near Russell Street reserve and Rose Avenue, and to investigate what measures, including a signalised pedestrian crossing, might improve safety and accessibility for my local community. I raise this matter on behalf of a local resident who has contacted my office with genuine concerns about this section of Warrigal Road. As the minister may know, Warrigal Road descends steeply from Canterbury Road towards Russell Street reserve. Vehicles frequently gain speed along this downhill stretch. There are currently no signalised pedestrian crossings between Canterbury Road and Riversdale Road, despite the presence of significant pedestrian traffic. Residents regularly attempt to cross near Russell Street reserve and Rose Avenue due to the linear park connection between South Surrey Park and Russell Street reserve. Congregants at the Melbourne Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church are particularly affected. During religious services and community events, families with prams and young children are crossing what is in practice a fast-moving arterial road. This is also a public transport issue. Bus services operate along Union Road, yet residents on the eastern side of Warrigal Road face a lengthy detour to reach existing signalised crossings; for many families, that effectively discourages public transport use. This part of Boroondara and Whitehorse is a community that values walkability and safe neighbourhood access. Improved crossing infrastructure would not only enhance safety outcomes but also strengthen access to nearby amenities such as local shops and cafes. I therefore ask the minister to visit this location, engage with the Department of Transport and Planning and consider whether a signalised pedestrian crossing or other traffic calming measures are warranted as part of any future assessment and funding process. I look forward to the minister’s response.