TRAFFIC congestion, speeding vehicles, unsafe crossings and footpaths, and parking issues have emerged as the top concerns around peninsula schools, a survey has revealed. All schools and preschools as well as families were invited to participate in a consultation process by Mornington Peninsula Shire earlier this year as part of its Integrated Transport Strategy Development (ITS) and Safer Roads Funding and Priorities.Based on the consultation, key themes included congestion occurring for around 20 to 30 minutes on school days; drivers ignoring speed limits around schools; and schools particularly close to main roads, having limited safe crossing points or the existing…
Saturday, June 14
