North-Eastern Metropolitan Region
Aiv PUGLIELLI (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (13:44): (165) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and it relates to pedestrian safety on Research-Warrandyte Road as it approaches the Research township. Just near the Research CFA the footpath along the road switches from the south side to the north side. Previously there had been a pedestrian crossing in this area, but there is not any longer. This section of road is very busy, particularly at peak hour, and the footpath is used by pedestrians accessing the shops from the residential area to the south of the road as well as a large number of students on their way to and from school. There is also a bus stop nearby which requires people to cross the road to access it. Minister, the community wants to see a pedestrian crossing reinstated in this area so that people may safely cross the road. Will the government reinstate this crossing on Research-Warrandyte Road?