Tuesday, 6 February 2024

La Trobe–Victoria streets tram stop

Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) presented a petition bearing 157 signatures:

The Petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council opposition to the proposed removal of Tram Stop No 9 Latrobe/Victoria Street, Melbourne both eastbound and westbound for the following reasons:

1. There are three very substantial residential towers near the corner of Spring and Latrobe Street, being Spring Street Towers, The Focal and The City Gate which are currently serviced by Tram Stop No 9.

2. Many of the residents of these towers are elderly and infirm and place substantial reliance on the proximity or the tram stop to their homes for the purposes of commuting in and around the city. Furthermore the use of public transport by city residents is consistent with State and Local government objectives to minimize private vehicle usage in and around the city.

3. Tram Stop No 9 provides the most direct access to the Carlton Gardens and to the Royal Exhibition Buildings, significant landmarks which attract local residents, commuters, and tourists.

4. The walking times to the proposed replacement stops (8 and 10) have been significantly understated. They are in fact at least 5 to 7 minutes and much longer lor the frail, elderly, and those with young children and prams rather than 3 to 4 minutes as stated on the PTV document.

The Petitioners therefore request that Tram Stop No 9 (Latrobe/Victoria Street, Melbourne) both eastbound and westbound be retained.

Wendy LOVELL: I move:

That the petition be taken into consideration on the next day of meeting.

Motion agreed to.