An urgent review of road safety on one of Perth’s main routes has been demanded following the death of an 80-year-old woman.
Councillor Peter Barrett has written to the council seeking measures on the A94 Perth to Scone road in the Gannochy area of the city.
Mary Lawson passed away in hospital on January 8 after suffering serious leg and head injuries in an accident on the road on January 3.
Mr Barrett said he has compiled a comprehensive list of issues following discussions with local residents.
He said: “Traffic speeds on the A94 and the absence of a pedestrian controlled crossing are the biggest concerns for residents.
“The bus stops are used by elderly residents of sheltered housing in Kinmond Court and Gannochy Walk as well as other elderly residents in the area. There are also a considerable number of school children who use a bus and have to cross the road at Whinniemuir Farm on their return home from school.
“I have asked that a pedestrian controlled crossing is given urgent consideration.”
Mr Barrett claims many residents want the 30mph speed limit extended from Gannochy Corner towards Scone, and to include the Whinniemuir bus stop.
“Extending the 30mph zone would bring the lower speed limit in line with the city boundary and the perimeter of the Gannochy built-up area to the east of the A94.
“And further measures to reduce traffic speeds have been suggested by local residents who have pointed to inconsistent safety markings and signage on the A94 approaches to both Scone and Perth.
“On the northbound carriageway towards Scone there is a system of three countdown markers with coloured road markings and road-strips to reduce vehicle speeds of traffic entering Scone. But on the approach to Perth there is nothing at all.
“In addition, there are only a couple of elderly people crossing warning triangles fixed to lampposts ahead of Whinniemuir but the signs are not the same distance from the crossing. We need assurance that the signs are positioned correctly for optimum effect.”
A spokesperson for Perth and Kinross Council said: “We have already been in discussion with Councillor Barrett regarding Hadden Road and Pedwarden Road in Perth. Alongside this, we have also recently had another representation from the local community regarding road safety in the Gannochy area.
“We will be assessing existing road safety measures in this area and determining whether any additional measures may be necessary, in consultation with local elected members and the local community.”
