Active transport

Representatives from all three levels of Government joined today to acknowledge National Walk Safely to School Day and to highlight the ongoing safety issues around pedestrian safety at our local schools. 

A six-year old boy was struck by a vehicle outside Haberfield Public School.

Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill, today welcomed the Transport Minister’s decision to fund the GreenWay Project, only a week after leaving all but $200,000 for the project out of the NSW Budget.

A dangerous school crossing used by Marrickville West Public School children every day has prompted a renewed campaign for flashing lights. 

Jo Haylen, the member for Summer Hill, is opposed to the harsh rules and and fines levied against cyclists by the Government. 

Despite naming his new cycling package that comes into effect today “Go Together,” the Roads Minister Duncan Gay has opened a new battle in the phoney war between cyclists and motorists.

Jo Haylen, the Member for Summer Hill, today congratulated Marrickville Council on plans for a raised shared zone between Petersham and Marrickville Roads in Marrickville and to close the street once a month during daylight-savings hours to promote night-time dining and entertainment.

Active transport is the way of the future. More and more people are embracing active transport for their daily commute, especially cycling and walking to work, recognising that it combats some of our greatest challenges.

Labor Candidate for Summer Hill Jo Haylen said today that Summer Hill residents will be among those who benefit most from Labor’s plan for cycling and the role of active transport.