My sister and I were crossing the street in Stanthorpe when a vehicle almost hit us. The current ground-level zebra crossings feel safe for pedestrians and cyclists, but visibility for vehicles is often reduced by nearby bushes and the street design, especially on Meryland and Railway Streets, between the historic post office and newsagency. This frightening incident emphasises the urgent need to revise our traffic safety systems. We are advocating for raised zebra crossings and additional traffic calming measures.

In Australia, pedestrian deaths account for 15% of the total road deaths each year. Raised pedestrian crossings, also known as 'wombat crossings', have been shown to reduce vehicle speeds by 7-10 km/hr, increasing safety for pedestrians. Switching to these crossings within Stanthorpe could significantly reduce the risk of injuries and offer heightened safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

Additionally, traffic calming measures such as speed humps and narrowing lanes are effective methods to slow down vehicles, further improving the safety of our community members.

We ask the local government of Stanthorpe, QLD, Australia, to take immediate action. Please improve our city centre and surrounding streets with raised zebra crossings and other traffic calming measures to enhance visibility and safety for all. Please support this petition and make Stanthorpe a safer town for everyone. like what warwick got with its change of crossings to zebra. stanthorpe could benefit from the same improvements.