Proposals aimed at improving Lossiemouth road safety to go before the public
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PROPOSALS to improve road safety in Lossiemouth are set to go before the public next week.
Moray Council’s transportation team will hold a public consultation on the proposals at Lossiemouth Town Hall on April 18.
The event comes after requests from both locals and elected members for officers to review where parking should be allowed following the opening of the East Beach bridge.
The proposed changes include: alterations to waiting restrictions at various locations around the town to manage congestion around Clifton Road and Seatown Road with a possibility of disabled parking, a toucan crossing installation on Coulardbank Road as well as cycle track options in the area, and improvements to the pedestrian crossings on Queen Street near the Co-op.
Locals are being encouraged to come along to the session and share their views by Moray Council’s Heldon and Laich representatives.
Councillor John Cowe said: “Elected members are often contacted by concerned constituents raising traffic issues, this is an ideal opportunity for all residents to have their say on the proposals.
“Please take the chance to go along and speak with the transportation team and find out more.”
Councillor Bridget Mustard said: “As Lossiemouth gets busier this is a timely consultation to allow residents to have their say on improving safety within the town.
“I hope as many people as possible can drop in to the event to get the specific details and make their views known.”
Councillor Neil Cameron said: “The best way to ensure the safety of road users and pedestrians is for the whole town to get behind any improvement measures that can be added.
“That’s why it’s important for folk to get along to the Town Hall on 18 April and contribute to these proposals.”
Councillor James Allan added: “These proposals are a way to keep locals and visitors safer on our streets and I’d ask anyone with a view on this to head to the consultation session and find out more.
“By working with the council officers we can make sure the needs and voices of the town are heard and taken into account.”
The drop-in event will run from 2.30pm until 8pm at Lossiemouth Town Hall.
