Good news!
Your efforts in sharing this campaign and getting people on board are working.
This week, that momentum led to a nearly full-page article in the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader highlighting the issue and why it matters. This is a significant step forward in getting wider attention on the campaign. You can find the article here.
Importantly, the article also includes a response from Transport for NSW, confirming they will review the situation again. That’s a clear sign this issue is starting to be taken seriously.
We’re still a long way from the finish line - the wheels of government turn slowly - but this is real, tangible progress. Campaigns like this only gain traction when the community gets behind them, and that’s exactly what’s happening here.
Media coverage like this helps put pressure on decision-makers and keeps the issue in the public eye - so if you see the article online, please share it or leave a comment.
Please keep spreading the word however you can. Word of mouth remains one of the most powerful ways to grow support. And if you can remember the link when chatting to people, even better:
As of today, we’re at 1,314 supporters - let’s keep pushing towards 1,500 and beyond.
Thanks again for being part of this.
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Calls for a safer crossing of highway
By Murray Trembath
STATE traffic officials say they will “take a closer look” at upgrading traffic lights at the Rawson Avenue / Princes Highway intersection at Loftus by introducing dedicated pedestrian and bicycle signal phases.
Advocates say the proposal would provide safer access to Royal National Park and Loftus Oval, with minimal impact on traffic.
An online petition supporting the proposal had nearly 1200 signatures by March 9.
Petition organiser Jamie McMahon said, “At present, there is no safe way for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the highway at this intersection.”
“The demand for the crossing is clearly visible — a worn track through the grassed median shows that people are already crossing informally, highlighting both the need and the safety risk created by the current lack of facilities.”
Mr McMahon said Sutherland Shire Council and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service had indicated their support for improving access in this location and delivering connecting pathways on either side of the crossing, ensuring a continuous and safe link between the train station, local facilities and the park.
A spokesman for Transport for NSW said the authority “will take a closer look at this location and consider whether the installation of a pedestrian crossing at this location is suitable”.
“We note that a pedestrian crossing at this location would currently lead to bushland and no formal footpaths,” he said.
“Transport for NSW would be happy to discuss an integrated solution with National Parks and Wildlife Service and Sutherland Shire Council.”
“The main crossing facility at this intersection is a cycle crossing from Rawson Avenue leading to the shoulder area along the highway, which is a marked shoulder cycleway.”
Mr McMahon said the intersection was “a key gateway to the Royal National Park, one of Sydney’s most iconic natural spaces”.
“Improved access would make it possible for people to enjoy everything the park offers, without needing to drive to the park, including bushwalking on world-class trails, mountain biking along dedicated tracks, family picnics and nature outings, and visiting the cafe and riverside precinct at Audley,” he said.
“Encouraging people to walk, ride or catch public transport supports active lifestyles, reduces congestion and aligns with broader sustainability goals.”
“The proposal would also deliver practical local benefits. A safe crossing would improve access to Loftus Oval, a major community sporting hub that hosts soccer and cricket throughout the year. Parking pressure around the oval can be significant during peak season.”