Permanent accessible tram stops on Sydney Road

The petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draw to the attention of the Legislative Council that there are 5.5 km without accessible tram stops on Sydney Road between Brunswick Road and Bakers Road, Coburg North.

Once the Upfield train line is closed to remove the train level crossing and build a Skyrail, there will be no accessible public transport along the Upfield corridor for at least 18 months. Where does that leave people with a disability, parents with prams, elderly people and anyone with temporary mobility restrictions?

Under federal legislation, public transport in all states was required to be fully accessible by the end of 2022.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council call on the Government to make the tram stops on Sydney Road in Brunswick and Coburg permanent and accessible before construction on the Upfield train line starts to guarantee the safety of transport users and not waste taxpayers’ money with temporary stops.