Johns River

Many small towns which have been bypassed can suffer dramatic economic downturn due to the lack of passing trade. We (johns river) have made representations to the RTA over 12 months ago for a decision on village signage to promote the businesses therein to sustain our economic viability.

To date, the RTA has not responded to our letter. We recently readdressed this issue with the past state member who took the matter to the then-Minister for  Roads,  Mr David Borger.

We understand that the RTA has signage guidelines which are sensible BUT, they need to carefully consider the impact on small villages and provide adequate signage for businesses in these towns to promote the services more effectively.

Can you arrange for the new Minister for Roads, Mr Duncan Gaye to visit our villages to see first hand the impact of a bypass so he can take our issues to the management of the RTA?

- JRCPA