Ross councillor speaks out on 'disappointment' after seeing 20mph road signs 'defaced'
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Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh councillor Liz Kraft has voiced her 'disappointment' at seeing 20mph road signs defaced instead of receiving responses on the council's feedback survey.
Highland Council launched a public consultation,looking for feedback from communities on the 20mph road signs across the region, where 125 settlements are included in the programme.
Liz Kraft voiced her disappointment on her Facebook page, calling for Ross-shire residents share their views "via the feedback survey, and not by damaging the signs."
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The Ross councillor said: "I live in Strathpeffer, and personally I welcome the 20mph limit. I find it no problem to keep to the limit through the village and actually feel safer as a resident on the pavement as cars don't drive so fast.
"Years ago I raised concerns of the speed of cars entering the village particularly where the school children are accessing school transport. I've read quite a lot about 20mph studies on other areas and there is interesting and persuasive data on reduced risk of harm on impact and with breaking distances.
"Adhering to the limit has had no significant impact on my personal journey times, however that is my personal feedback and I would encourage all to feedback their own experience.
"Interestingly during the trial role out I was contacted by several communities asking if they could be included in the pilot. Sadly some of the 20mph signs in Strathpeffer have now been defaced.
"This is a trial and we want your feedback."
The consultation is a short online questionnaire includes an easy-to-use interactive street map, and is running until the end of January.
The comments received will be collated and looked at in detail and will assist in developing the future of the 20mph programme and provide valuable feedback on the rollout to date.
