Transport / Council exploring introducing 20mph speed limits in Scalloway
PROPOSALS to potentially introduce 20mph speed limits in Scalloway have gone before the village’s community council.
It comes as part of a Scotland-wide move to continue the roll out of 20mph limits in built-up areas.
In both cases there will be a period of formal consultation before any decisions are made by councillors.
In the case of Scalloway it has been proposed that there could be 20mph limits on most roads in the village, including within housing developments at East Voe.
In the image above the roads coloured in red have been earmarked for possible future 20mph limits.
It shows there is only one small stretch of road (coloured blue) currently limited to 20mph, which gives access to the fish market. However during pick-up and drop-off times drivers are asked to go at twenty near the school.
Scalloway community councillor Mark Burgess said the subject of lowering speed limits in the village has “long been a source of debate”.
“A particular focus has always been the busy road past the school and the need for a 20mph limit, especially where pupils and parents are required to cross when walking up from the East Voe,” he added.
“A speed reduction and the proposal for a fixed crossing place was also recognised as a goal in the action plan from the ReCreate Scalloway community consultation.
“Much of the village is self-restricting due to the historic layout of roads, footpaths and buildings but that does not in itself wholly prevent excessive speed.”
Burgess said at this time the local consensus appears to be that a 20mph limit throughout the limits of the village and within the East Voe housing areas would be welcomed.
He added that there is a further case for the Sundibanks road to be added to the areas being proposed “due to the large number of new houses being developed there”.
“The same question has been posed about the road to Houlland, and each area should be considered on its own characteristics,” Burgess added.
“The Scalloway Community Council would welcome any further feedback from the community through scallowayclerk@gmail.com or by approaches to any members.”
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