In memory of my dear friend who tragically lost their life while waiting for a bus near Lyell McEwin Hospital, I am urging for a change that will help prevent such heart-breaking incidents from happening in the future. My friend's loss has profoundly impacted me, prompting me to strive for a safer environment for everyone—a vision I hope you will join me in bringing to life.

The roads around Lyell McEwin Hospital, a major healthcare facility located in Adelaide, South Australia, are heavily trafficked, and every individual who needs to access its services, whether it be the elderly, young, or persons with disabilities, deserves safe entry and exit from the hospital. Whether they are patients, staff, or visitors, their safety should be our utmost priority.

Statistics have shown that reducing speed limits in high-traffic, pedestrian areas can significantly decrease the chances and severity of accidents. According to research by the World Health Organization, a pedestrian has a 90% chance of surviving a crash at 30 km/h or below, stressing the importance of lower speed limits in ensuring pedestrian safety. Reducing the speed limit to 25 km/h is a necessary and life-saving measure.

I implore local authorities to take immediate action by implementing this reduced speed limit around the hospital. Not only will this change create a safer environment for everyone, but it will also show that we are committed to valuing and protecting human life. We cannot undo what has happened in the past, but we can prevent more unnecessary loss of life going forward.

Join me in advocating for this change for the safety of our community. Please sign this petition to support reducing the speed limit around Lyell McEwin Hospital to 25 km/h.