Fremantle Road to Rail Campaign Launch

Aug 6 2011 17:00

Saturday, 6th August, 5pm
Reception Room, at the rear of Fremantle Town Hall (Go up rear stairs)

Speakers:

George Crisp, from Doctors for the Environment, speaking on particulate pollution

Jon Strachan, President of the Fremantle Society, presenting a model of getting freight into rail

 

 

Panel:

  • Shadow minister for transport Ken Travers;
  • Greens transport spokesperson Hon Lynn MacLaren MLC;
  • Fremantle Independent MLA Adele Carles;
  • Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt.

A public campaign is being launched by Fremantle community members in response to the increasing volume of heavy vehicle traffic through our residential areas. We are concerned about greenhouse gases emissions, particulate and other pollution, noise and unsafe road conditions. We’re calling for freight on rail to keep our roads and community safe.