The community of Kariong is calling on Central Coast Council to install a zebra crossing adjacent to Kariong Public School and Kariong Childcare Centre on Langford Drive.

Residents are concerned that conditions at the crossing are now too dangerous for pedestrians.

Residents have said motorists exceed the speed limit and the line of sight is impeded by bends in the street.

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP:

“I am joining with the community of Kariong to call on Central Coast Council to install a safe zebra crossing on Langford Drive, out the front of Kariong Public School and Kariong Childcare Centre.

“It has been made clear to me that there is not always a lollipop person guiding students across Langford Drive during school days and that during non-school days, the street is still dangerous to cross.

“I have written to Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Rik Hart, and requested this safety feature and detailed the concerns of the community.

“I thank those people who have brought this issue to my attention and urge the community to exercise caution at the crossing.

Quotes attributable to Kariong resident, Anna Allgood:

“While the primary school employs a crossing guard for an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon, there are times where they are not well and are not replaced for peak times.

“Langford Drive is currently zoned for 50km/hr speed limit, however the soft bends of the road mean that most surpass this speed limit and when combined with parked cars it becomes dangerous and unsafe to cross.

“A zebra crossing will help reduce the speed as well as increase driver awareness of pedestrians in that area”, Ms Allgood said.

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