Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP West of Scotland) today highlighted some of the speed calming measures that are on the A78 after receiving answers to Parliamentary Questions. These questions were lodged on the back of the consultation he distributed in Inverkip to ask all residents about their views on road safety and traffic calming measures.Mr. McMillan said;
"I lodged Parliamentary Questions on the back of the overwhelming response I received to the Inverkip consultation. Some 800 constituents have responded to the consultation making their feelings known about traffic speed and possible traffic calming measures.
"It's encouraging to note the speed levels have decreased since speed cameras were introduced on Inverkip Road in Greenock and Main Road in Fairlie. However, this does not fully deal with the situation affecting Inverkip residents.
"I was also pleased to see Skelmorlie and Seamill are involved in the trial of various types of 30mph reminder signs. These signs are extremely effective in reminding drivers to slow down. When the trial ends and the effectiveness of other speed cameras is determined later this year, I would hope that this is a measure that can be considered for Inverkip.
"I raised the issue of average speed cameras with the Minister and his response that once a report on the effectiveness of the cameras on the A77 is completed, the Government will be in a better position to decide what it wants to do next. It's clear there is nothing currently on the table from the Government to find a solution to the issues raised, however it is incumbent upon myself and others to put forward a case that merits a solution to ensure road safety.
"It's vital to take forward the concerns and opinions of all those constituents who responded to the consultation and highlight the need for further measures to improve road safety in Inverkip. This is why I lodged the Parliamentary Questions and will be meeting with the local Community Council to discuss a way of progressing the campaign".
Notes:
Parliamentary Questions lodged by Stuart McMillan MSP
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
WRITTEN ANSWER
24 September 2008
Index Heading: Finance and Sustainable Growth
Stuart McMillan (West of Scotland) (SNP): To ask the Scottish Executive what measures it is taking to deter motorists from speeding on the A78(T).
(S3W-16176)
Mr Stewart Stevenson :
The management of speed is a primary consideration of road authorities, police forces, and Safety Camera Partnerships. Under the Scottish Safety Camera Programme, two mobile camera sites have been established on the A78. One is sited on Inverkip Road, Greenock the other on Main Road, Fairlie. Since these sites were established, the average traffic speed at the camera sites has fallen to 27mph and 32mph respectively.
In addition to the deployment of safety cameras, the police regularly patrol the A78 and enforce a wide range of road traffic legislation including those laws relating to speeding.
Transport Scotland is trialling various types of 30mph reminder vehicle activated signs within villages as part of its speed management strategy. On the A78, villages included in the trial are Skelmorlie and Seamill. Once the most effective and reliable system has been established this initiative will be extended, where appropriate, to other villages. These signs should begin to be installed from 2009.
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
WRITTEN ANSWER
24 September 2008
Index Heading: Finance and Sustainable Growth
Stuart McMillan (West of Scotland) (SNP): To ask the Scottish Executive whether the introduction of average speed cameras on the A78(T) has been considered in order to reduce the incidence of traffic accidents.
(S3W-16179)
Mr Stewart Stevenson :
The effectiveness of the A77 average speed camera system will be fully assessed once three full years of data is available. The potential to introduce more average speed cameras will be informed by this assessment towards the end of 2008, once accident data is available for the three full years since implementation.
SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE
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