Save Our Bus Services Meeting
22nd Feb 2010
Minutes
W.A.S.H.house Mt. Druitt
Meeting Commenced: 10.05am
S.O.B.S. met today in preparation for meeting with Transport Minister David Campbell on Thursday 28th Jan. 2pm.
John interviewed on 2UE John and Sandy breakfast show this morning. A few callers also rang in to tell how changes have impacted on them and the community.
Thank You certificates were given to all for their contributions and support. Together we can achieve!
A special thank you to John for his efforts in particular keeping our website updated.
People attending Ministers meeting- Janet Cribbs, Angela Plows, Anne Gonclaves, Debbie Robertson – spokesperson for S.O.B.S and Ivy Roberson (President Mt. Druitt CAG).All to meet at Mt.Druitt station 11am.
Everyone to write individual letters re impact on their lifestyle.
Discussions all round into contents.Main Points-
Overall bus services should provide safe,efficient and accessible services (MoT’s report) and the changes provide none of these.
Issues raised at Transport Forums eg.755 to Blacktown (connects 8 suburbs), Whalan , Bidwill, Mt. Druitt and Plumpton. Unreliable times and lack of early morning,evening weekend services.
Peoples safety particularly our children and elderly. Workers and small businesses affected.
Documentation to be compiled eg.petitions,letters from residents/businesses and a copy of DVD with interviews of community members given to Minister.
Bus reviews in future must include representatives from the community and copies of minutes to local MPs.
Meeting Closed: 12.05pm
** CAG – Combined Action Groups MoT – Ministry of Transport
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