Bus services for Hawker College

Subject:
Bus services for Hawker College
Eligibility:
Residents of ACT
Sponsoring member:
Kikkert, Elizabeth
Principal petitioner:
No. of Signatures:
93
Posting Date:
Tabled:
28/8/2024
Referred to Minister:
28/8/2024
Responded to:
Yes
 
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Information about the Principal Petitioner is available through the sponsoring Member of the Legislative Assembly's office
TO: The Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly
Reason for this Petition

The following residents of the ACT draw to the attention of the Assembly

  • the only bus route that passes directly by Hawker College also services Hawker Primary School, Belconnen High School, Weetangera Primary School and the Hawker shops;
  • during peak hours for school arrivals and departures, the bus is often at capacity and Hawker College students are unable to board, forcing them to wait another 30 mins for the next bus;
  • because of unsynchronised timings, some students must leave class early to catch their bus which sacrifices valuable learning time; and
  • the inconvenience caused by inadequate bus service to the school may lead to students viewing public transport unfavourably.

Requested Actions

Your petitioners, therefore, request the Assembly to call upon the ACT Government to:

  • provision the number 45 bus route with higher capacity buses during peak hours; and/or
  • provide a school bus service to Hawker College.