it’s all show for the monster petition

The Eastern Transport Coalition’s Monster Petition got off to a great start in the Shire of Yarra Ranges at the Lilydale Show. Community members were keen to sign and send a message to government about the poor or non existent rail services in the east.

This lady was very happy to be the last signature on a scroll from the monster petition, a resident of Chirnside Park, she was keen to support the ETC’s efforts for better public transport in the east.

The government’s Victorian Transport Plan delivers very little for the east, our communities are crying out for better rail and bus services. Last week the issue of lack of rail and high levels of car ownership was highlighted in The Age. How much longer must our communities be burdened with expensive running costs and road congestion as they are forced to own multiple cars due to poor public transport services?

If you’d like to sign the monster petition look out for it at the following venues:

MONSTER PETITION SCHEDULE

Fri 27 Nov Lilydale Library

Sat 28 Nov Lilydale Library

Sun 29 Nov Warratina Lavender Harvest Festival

Mon 30 Nov Mt Evelyn Main street

Tue 1 Dec Mooroolbark Library

Wed 2 Dec Mooroolbark Main Street

Thu 3 Dec Montrose Library

Fri 4 Dec Mt Evelyn Library

Sat 5 Dec Kallista Community Market

Sun 6 Dec Healesville Craft Market

Mon 7 Dec Yarra Junction Community Link

Tue 8 Dec Upwey Community Link

Wed 9 Dec Upwey Community Link

Thu 10 Dec Belgrave Library

Fri 11 Dec Belgrave Main Street (near the Commonwealth Bank)

Fri 11 Dec Belgrave Carols in the Park

Sat 12 Dec Chirnside Park Shopping Centre - tbc

Sun 13 Dec Chirnside Park Shopping Centre - tbc

Mon 14 Dec Off to the City of Manningham