Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife has expressed her disappointment after SNP Transport Minister, Derek McKay MSP rejected her call for a rethink on the need for a safer crossing on the A9 following the assessment by Transport Scotland of a range of options to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the A9 at Gleneagles Station.
Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife said:
“Like many local residents I am disappointed that SNP Ministers have failed to listen to the very many concerns being expressed that the current proposals will not make the road completely safe for pedestrians and cyclists who cross the A9 at Gleneagles Station.
“Sadly the feeling amongst local residents I have spoken to is that the SNP Scottish Government seem to have proposed the cheapest option and that the proposals will do very little to make it safer for pedestrians crossing the A9.
“This is an extremely sensitive issue given that life have been lost at this crossing and it was hoped that a solution would be found which would totally prevent pedestrians and cyclists from having to cross the busy and fast A9 to help secure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
“I will continue to monitor the situation and press the case for investment in road safety measures.”