Green tinted spectacles

I READ with interest your report on the PTV bus forum held at Keysborough College last week to discuss proposed bus routes for Keysborough South.
Whilst the report focused on the negative spin provided by Greens Party councillor Matthew Kirwan, I think you’d have had a very different impression from talking to the 70 residents who came to share their ideas.
I was proud to break the news that under Labor, a new bus service for Keysborough South will start next year.
Locals were happy to give feedback on their preferred route – that’s what the session was all about.
As for Cr Kirwan’s comments, I’m not surprised he had almost nothing positive to say.
Whilst I, and other CGD councillors like the tireless Cr Roz Blades have been endeavouring to make this new bus route a reality, I have had no representations on the issue from Cr Kirwan.
I suppose that’s the difference between working hard to get results and simply commentating on issues, which is the normal approach of the Greens Party.
After four years of inaction and neglect under the Liberals, Labor is getting on with the job of meeting the public transport needs of our local community.
We all know Keysborough South has grown rapidly in the last few years.
In 2010 it was mainly paddocks and a few houses.
I’ve listened carefully to the voices of our community and will continue to fight for and deliver what’s needed.
I am certain PTV will take into account the many views that were raised and will seek to find a balance between service frequency and route coverage.
Martin Pakula,
Keysborough MP.