A COUNCILLOR has warned a junction needs a pedestrian crossing – because he was nearly hit at the danger spot.
Concerns have been raised about the safety of children and people with poor mobility crossing the road at entrance to Kelburne Oval from Glasgow Road.
However, following a petition from Paisley East and Whitehaugh Community Council, officers from Renfrewshire Council say there is no justification for a pedestrian crossing at the spot.
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It also advised there had been no injury accidents recorded at this location in the last five years.
But Councillor Jim Sharkey has backed any members of the public who plan to challenge this viewpoint.
He said: “I’m absolutely in support of the community council on this. I myself have nearly been hit by traffic taking that corner too quickly and I like to think of myself as a fit young man.
“So the fact that people have nearly hit me shows the dangers facing children, people who have restricted mobility or parents pushing prams.
“There should be a pedestrian crossing there. The whole point of the Petitions Board is to let the public be heard and I am supporting the public on this matter.
“It’s high time the council supporter the public on this matter.”
The petition from the community council acknowledged that date collected from the council found there was no need for a formal crossing at the junction.
However, it added: “We remain concerned as the locus is on a route to three three local schools and is also in a busy shopping area which is frequented by many of our elderly residents.
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“We would request council officers investigate if measures can be taken to improve safety and mitigated the perception of danger at this particular junction.”
The Petitions Board will meet on Monday to discuss the matter and any potential action which can be taken.
It can choose one of three options which include either taking no action, referring the petition to the relevant director and/or policy board for further investigation, or referring the petition to another organisation if it relates to that body.
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