Stirling MSP Supports Action on Safety
Local Stirling MSP Evelyn Tweed has joined with Aberfoyle residents to welcome a significant drop in speeding on the main village road following years of widespread safety concerns, following a package of measures from Stirling Council.
A speed detector was installed on the main A821 road earlier this month, after continued reports of vehicles breaking the 20mph limit.
The equipment is part of a range of measures from Stirling Council, which also included the installation of 20mph limit signage in the village last year as part of the ‘Spaces for People’ initiative.
Trevor Geraghty, Chair of the Strathard Community Council said:
“For many years we’d had issues with speeding through this village. It’s a busy A-road with many commercial vehicles, lorries and vans cutting through Aberfoyle to get to their destination. Motorists travelling through at speed suddenly find themselves in a small village and don’t always have time to slow down, despite the 20mph signs.
“Aberfoyle is home to a big primary school and also attracts lots of tourists. Without a pedestrian crossing in the area, people are regularly crossing this busy road and speeding has caused anxiety for a long time. It was really important to find a solution that would alert drivers to the speed limit before they got into the village.
“I’ve been really pleased to see with my own eyes that the speed indicator is working. Motorists are now slowing down as they approach the road. The fact that we can see traffic has significantly slowed as it enters the village has proven the point that the electronic sign is needed, and I hope it can be made permanent going forwards.”
Evelyn Tweed MSP of Stirling said:
“This has been a longstanding issue for the village, with residents raising concerns about this with me for a number of years. Aberfoyle is a beautiful part of Stirling which is very popular with residents and tourists alike, so it’s really important people feel safe in the village. It’s great to see a solution which is having a positive impact and helps to reassure the Aberfoyle community.
“I thank Stirling Council for its efforts in addressing this issue, and to the local community council and residents for working collaboratively to improve their village.”
