Eltham residents have called for a safe formal pedestrian crossing over the railway tracks between Coolabah Reserve and the Eltham North Adventure Playground, allowing local children a safe walk to their primary school.

Residents are currently cut off from being a walkable distance from community services such as Eltham North Primary School, various sports clubs, playgrounds and bus stops.

Funding has already been allocated to this area for projects that have since been cancelled, the money should be reallocated to the pedestrian rail crossing at Coolabah Reserve.