Western Metropolitan Region
Dr CUMMING (Western Metropolitan) (12:41): My constituency question is for Ms Symes, the Minister for Road Safety and the TAC. Will the minister ensure that a safe and accessible pedestrian crossing system is installed for people using public transport and the community hub at Hampstead Road and Emu Road in Maidstone? I was contacted this week by a constituent about this intersection. They have witnessed countless near misses of children and elderly people trying to cross this complex meeting of roads to access their homes and local businesses and services. The constituent, along with many others, has contacted local authorities and has not received a response that resolves this issue. As it currently stands, the intersection does not allow safe movement of pedestrians. Will the minister ensure that a safer, more accessible means of crossing these roads is installed?