Munro Street Supporters Update

Dear Supporters of the Munro Street Crossing Improvements Campaign

It's been a busy three weeks since we last collected signatures at Munro Street, so I thought I'd share with you some of what's been happening at Walk On Moreland.  As this is a particularly expensive and complicated intersection, we're expecting this campaign to continue for some time, so it's been great to get off to a really positive start....

Kelvin Thomson MP Supports Walk On Moreland

Kelvin Thomson (Federal Member for Wills) has indicated his support for Walk On Moreland and for the Munro Street Crossing improvements campaign, by making  representations on our behalf to Council, the Minister for Roads and the Moreland Leader.  We'll be continuing the discussion with Mr Thomson on our broader vision of improving pedestrian life in Moreland as a whole.  Thank you Mr Thomson!!

Munro Street Roadside Action #2 - Wednesday 11th April 3.30-5.30pm

We'll be out at Munro Street again next week, with the aim with the aim to re-connect with you and to broaden our reach into the wider community including:

• Launch the 'Munro Street Fairy Crossing' which highlights the immediate safety issues, especially for children,
• Hear from 'Victoria Walks' of lessons from similar campaigns elsewhere
• Find people interested in contributing to our current focus areas: 1. Community Engagement, 2. Pedestrian & Cyclist Counts, 3. Background Research, 4. The Fairy Crossing,
• Collect more signatures,

Support from Community Groups

Several community groups have shown their support for Walk On Moreland and the Munro Street campaign:

• 'Victoria Walks' charity for pedestrian advocacy has recognised us as a 'Walking Action Group', and will be onsite at Munro Street on the 11th,
• Moreland Bicycle Users Group has offered their support and advice for the campaign,
• Moreland Energy Foundation MEFL has profiled us in their April ZCM newsletter,
• TripleR's Grapevine show has given us a mention,

Letters Sent to VicRoads, Local Representatives, Council, and Minister for Roads

We sent out letters with the 150 signatures we collected in March attached.  Letter are now published in our Munro Street Letters section.  

Media Release Issued - Munro Street Crossing Improvements

We've issued a media release which draws attention to pedestrian life in Moreland and the Munro Street campaign in particular - see 'Media' section of website.

Join Walk On Moreland

If you'd like to get a closer look at what we're doing, consider joining us by typing in your email address at walkonmoreland.blogspot.com.au, or take a look at the 'Munro Street Crossing' section on our website.

I'd be pleased to hear from you by reply email or website comments.

Regards and see you soon - NW