LYNDHURST byelection candidates were surveyed by the Journal on public transport and education. This is a summary of their thoughts.
Martin Pakula, Labor
■ Bus services for new housing estates, but need road upgrades.
■ Better train reliability and parking availability at railway stations.
Geraldine Gonsalvez, Democratic Labor Party
■ More frequent public transport services, including light rail in the long term.
■ More well-lit bicycle and pedestrian paths.
■ No access and equity issues in schools, catering for varying disabilities.
Stephen Nowland, Family First
■ New bus routes for housing estates and the Dandenong South industrial area.
■ Better bus connections to train timetables, particularly at night.
■ Primary school for new suburbs such as Keysborough South.
Hung Vo, independent
■ Upgrade and extend rail and bus system in line with growing population.
■ Modernise all schools and ensure ‘correct’ class sizes.
* Candidates Martin Leahy (Sex Party), Bobby Singh and David Linaker (independents) did not respond.
For candidates’ full responses, check this website.
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