A96 near Forres - Ariane Burgess MSP calls for speed limit reduction and cameras in Brodie
A Scottish politician from Forres is calling for road safety concerns in a nearby village to be addressed once-and-for-all.
Green MSP for the Highlands and Islands, Ariane Burgess, has launched a lobbying campaign to support residents’ long-standing efforts to reduce speed limits, install pedestrian crossings and create a safe walking-wheeling path between Brodie and Forres.
She said: “The current 50mph speed limit is too high for a residential area. Reducing it to 40 mph, supported by speed cameras, and installing safe pedestrian crossings are essential measures to ensure the safety of Brodie's residents.
“In the longer-term, it’s crucial that a completely separate, safe cycling, walking and wheeling route is available to connect local communities.”
The A96 through the centre of the village has been the site of numerous tragic accidents, including fatalities.
In November, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, acknowledged the safety issues on this stretch of the road.
The campaign encourages residents and supporters to write to her at The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP or via email at Fiona.Hyslop.msp@parliament.scot raising their concerns and calling for Transport Scotland to take action.
Despite persistent lobbying by Dyke Landward Community Council and local residents, the speed limit remains unchanged, posing a significant danger to the community.
Recent incidents have highlighted the critical need for immediate action to prevent further loss of life.
Ms Burgess finished: “For decades, the residents of Brodie and the Dyke Landward Community Council have been advocating for these changes. It is time for their voices to be heard and for meaningful action to be taken.”
