Tuesday, 15 October 2024

 Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) presented a petition bearing 113 signatures:

The petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council the need for immediate action to address the critical issue of inadequate public transport services in Tarneit. The complete lack of reliable bus services in Tarneit’s new and established developments is causing significant challenges for residents, impacting their daily lives and economic stability. Many residents in Tarneit North are forced to walk up to 30 minutes to reach Tarneit Station, which results in delays and difficulties, especially in adverse weather conditions. The existing FlexiRide on-demand service, operating from 6.00 am to 9.30 pm Monday to Friday, fails to meet the community’s needs due to high peak-hour demand, making timely bookings difficult. There are insufficient parking spaces at Tarneit Station which leads to infringement notices for residents who cannot find legal parking, adding a financial strain and discouraging the use of public transport. The inadequate public transport services in Tarneit also impacts employment and students and puts constraints on basic shopping due to the lack of bus stops in the community. We believe that improvements to public transport services in Tarneit are essential for enhancing the quality of life for Wyndham Tarneit residents and reducing reliance on private vehicles, promoting public transport usage, and fostering economic growth.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council calls on the Government to immediately establish a dedicated bus service in Tarneit North with regular and reliable services to and from Tarneit Station, provide more frequent and reliable bus services in peak hours and expand parking facilities at Tarneit Station until a new station is established.

Trung LUU: I move:

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

Motion agreed to.