Springvale-Old Warrandyte roads, Donvale: traffic lights
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Members Statement
I rise to highlight the disdain with which the Brumby Labor government treats Victorians. This government does not consult, does not listen and does not act on the concerns of communities.
A classic example is the proposed installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Springvale Road and Old Warrandyte Road in my electorate. Three years after this project was announced we hear, as a result of my inquiries, that work is about to proceed. Incredibly there has been no consultation with residents or any discussions with local road users.
Doncaster and Donvale residents know this road -- we know how the traffic flows and we know what needs to be done -- but we have been left out of this process.
As the government failed to consult, I held a community meeting and distributed the plans to many residents. There was substantial interest and many good ideas, as I have mentioned in this chamber previously. I have forwarded these to VicRoads and to the Minister for Roads and Ports in a 16-point letter for their positive consideration. Disappointingly, this government has ignored these concerns and ideas.
Residents fear for the safety of their children due to the proposed siting of bus stops, and they have requested enhanced pedestrian access. They believe that keep-clear road markings need to be installed to ease traffic flows. They want better synchronisation with nearby roads to avert traffic snarls. Yet none of these valid suggestions are being taken into account. Instead the government has chosen to push forward with its original plans regardless of local concern. This Brumby government is not listening. It needs to do better.
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