Ariane Burgess, Scottish Green MSP for the Highlands & Islands, is taking decisive action to address urgent road safety concerns in Brodie, Moray.
The Forres-based MSP has launched an e-action campaign to support residents in their long-standing efforts to reduce speed limits, install pedestrian crossings and create a safe walking-wheeling path between Brodie and Forres.
The campaign is a push to protect the lives of pedestrians and motorists who navigate this busy road daily.
Ariane Burgess MSP stated:
“The safety of our community is paramount.
“The current 50mph speed limit on the A96 through Brodie is simply too high, and it is putting lives at risk every day.
“We must take action now to protect our residents and prevent further tragedies.”
The A96, which cuts through the heart of Brodie, has been the site of numerous tragic accidents, including fatalities, over the years.
In a Ministerial Statement on the A96 in November, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, acknowledged the safety issues on this stretch of the road.
Despite persistent lobbying by the 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 added:
“The current speed limit is just too high for a residential area.
“Reducing the speed limit 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.
“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.”
The campaign encourages residents and supporters to write to Cabinet Secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop, raising their concerns and calling for her to direct Transport Scotland to take action.
