Sunraysia Residential Services Inc. (SRS) has this week launched a petition calling on Mildura Rural City Council to prioritise the installation of a pedestrian crossing on Fifteenth Street, between Walnut and Deakin avenues, to address safety concerns.
Existing crossings located on Deakin Avenue and Fifteenth Street both require pedestrians to cross near the busy Deakin Avenue roundabout or along Fifteenth Street between Deakin and San Mateo avenues.
SRS says a new, designated crossing on Fifteenth Street, between Walnut and Deakin avenues, would:
- Improve safety for all pedestrians
- Support independence for people with disabilities
- Create a more accessible and inclusive neighbourhood
Mildura Mayor Cr Ali Cupper, who also holds Council’s infrastructure and assets portfolio, recently met with SRS during a Disability Advocacy session, where she heard first-hand about community experiences and concerns about pedestrian safety on Fifteenth Street.
As a result, Council has committed to assessing potential safety improvements, including collecting pedestrian crossing data, but there has been no commitment to install a dedicated crossing at this point, with any potential upgrades to be considered in line with Council’s planning processes and available resources.
Those interested in showing their support for the cause can sign the petition at https://tr.ee/CrossingPetition or by visiting SRS’ 877 Fifteenth Street Consulting Suite.
Image: Pedestrian Crossing – Free photo on Pixabay
