Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife has written to SNP Transport Minister, Derek McKay MSP to ask for him to visit Gleneagles Station and to review 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:
“It is clear that the many local pedestrians and cyclists who cross the A9 at Gleneagles Station are hugely disappointed at the assessment and proposals put forward by Transport Scotland.
“The temporary footbridge which was put in place during the Ryder Cup proved a great success and the feeling amongst local residents I have spoken to is that Transport Scotland seem to have proposed the cheapest option and that the proposals will do very little to make it safer for pedestrians crossing the A9 at Gleneagles Station.
“I have written to SNP Transport Minister, Derek McKay MSP asking him to visit the site himself to meet with local campaigners and to review the recommendations by Transport Scotland as we cannot afford this missed opportunity to deliver a safer crossing.”