Wednesday, 19 February 2025

 Katherine COPSEY (Southern Metropolitan) (12:54): (1386) My question today is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. For over 15 years the Elwood community has fought for a pedestrian-operated crossing on Glen Huntly Road near Elster Creek and Elwood Primary School, yet still children, families and locals are forced daily to dodge trucks and speeding cars to cross this dangerous road. A proper crossing would allow kids to safely reach the school grounds out of the limited hours when the crossing supervisors attend. There have been many crashes recorded in the area, the majority of which resulted in injuries, and residents continue to report countless near misses. A safe crossing would also create broader benefits, connecting the Elster Creek walking and cycling trail and making it safer for pedestrians, cyclists and local commuters while also bringing down congestion and emissions. Minister, my constituents want to know: when will Labor fully fund and install a pedestrian-operated crossing on Glen Huntly Road?