My article in the November 2016 Kinross Newsletter.
Stagecoach Services, Improving Kinross High Street and providing a Visitor Centre at Loch Leven
Article published in the Kinross Newsletter
Proposed Speed Limits and Green Route between Wester Balgedie at junction with A911 and Dryside Road at Fife Boundary (U243)
Sent on behalf of Councillor Mike Barnacle
Dear Brian
I refer to the above proposal approved at E & I Committee on 23/3/16 and statutory consultation thereon.
As a Ward Councillor involved when the community lobbied for the original Dryside Road track to be surfaced from the Fife Boundary, I have a keen interest in securing a long-term solution acceptable to the majority. I note that in 2005, a large section of this road from the Fife boundary (stream at border culverted) to Glenlomond was tarmacked, resulting in an increase in usage and traffic speed. On Monday evening, I visited Tom Mackie who lives at Muirs of Kinnesswood near the Fife Boundary and on Tuesday evening there was a long discussion at Portmoak Community Council involving local members and the public regarding this proposal, Councillor Giacopazzi (Vice-Convenor of E & I) being present.
It was unanimously agreed that the best long-term solution for ‘the Green Route’ was as follows viz:-
1. A 30 mph limit from the Fife Boundary to the start of the housing at Glenlomond, with a shorter 20 mph section from here to the village entrance (where current 40 mph sign is to be relocated from), a 30 mph limit from here to the entrance to Wester Balgedie and a 20 mph through Wester Balgedie to the A911 junction.
2. Passing places to be provided at certain points and I suggest an on-site meeting to discuss same.
3. Dryside Road at Glenlomond is badly potholed and requires attention.
4. An off-road footpath link to be researched between Glenlomond and Wester Balgedie.
5. Further markers/roadside boulders required at Muirs of Kinnesswood to prevent verge deterioration (Tom Mackie asserts some ownership at this locus and has suggested gating the road, which I have advised against.)
I am aware the above is not currently proposed but feel it would provide the best solution for most parties and would ask for the Committee Report to be re-visited along these lines.
Yours sincerely
Councillor Mike Barnacle
Independent Member for Kinross-shire
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