Constituency questions
Southern Metropolitan Region
Ms CROZIER (Southern Metropolitan) (12:44): (1597) My constituency question is to the Minister for Public Transport, and it is in relation to the lack of shelters at tram and bus stops in the Hawthorn electorate. I have been contacted by several constituents who have raised the issue of the lack of shelter at tram stop 48 on Riversdale Road in Camberwell, tram stop 36 on Riversdale Road in Hawthorn East and the bus stop at the intersection of Daphne Street and Canterbury Road in Canterbury. The lack of shelter means constituents are often in the elements for extended periods of time, leaving them exposed to both rain and heat. This not only discourages commuters from using public transport but also diminishes the travelling experience for those who are dependent on public transport. Minister, the question I ask of you is: will you commit to the construction of safe and purpose-built shelters at the locations that I have outlined above and respond to the needs of Hawthorn commuters?