By Alesha Capone
A petition requesting road safety measures be implemented in a Tarneit neighbourhood has been lodged with Wyndham council.
The petition has been signed by 39 residents who live in the vicinity of Tarneit Road and Leakes Road.
The petition said that traffic along both of these roads “is increasing day by day as more homes are built and now areas are being subdivided”.
“Most of us have young kids who go to Saint John the Apostle Primary School or Tarneit Rise Primary School.
“Kids have to cross these two dangerous roads when the traffic is at its peak.
“Hence, we request the council to provide crossing supervisor and cross walks (zebra crossing) across this road.”
The petition has also requested the installation of speed humps in Homewood Ent and Family Street in Tarneit.
“Cars are not following the speed limit and over speeding in these roads,” the petition read.
In addition, the petition has asked for a toilet facility to be constructed at the Little Green park in Style Way.
“Kids are urinating near the bushes which creates an unhygienic spot at the park,” the petition stated.
“A provision of toilets with both male and female will go a long way in make the place beautiful.”
The council will prepare a report to respond to the petition at the next council meeting on June 29.
