AWARENESS is being raised for drivers in Gretna to be mindful of three zebra crossings in the heart of the town.
Appearing at the recent Gretna and Rigg Community Council’s (GRCC) public forum, a concerned resident asked if a zebra crossing could be added to the Central Avenue road.
But it was revealed that it already had three different zebra crossings that drivers seem to be unaware of.
She said: “Is there something you can do about putting a zebra crossing on the street outside of the Richard Greenhow Centre to stop vehicles from speeding up the road?
“Drivers are coming up on the pavements and parking, and they are speeding down the road at high speeds. It is disgraceful.”
As a response, ward councillor Archie Dryburgh added: “The whole idea of the road was for it to be a 20 mph zone and the three raised parts of the road are meant to allow pedestrians to cross the road.
“So those raised bumps are actually already classed as zebra crossings without needing the paint.
“As such, a feasible course of action for this situation is that the GRCC could contact the road networks team to see if the road could be painted and a zebra crossing officially added to make drivers more aware of the pedestrians right of way.”
GRCC community councillor Gordon Davidson said: “Gretna clearly needs more awareness of the crossings as the amount traffic passing through Central Avenue at high speeds is unbelievable.
“For children coming from or going to the play park, and pensioners coming and going from the Richard Greenhow Centre, I certainly put safety first.
“Alongside this, I have witnessed on many occasions vehicles parked on the pavements outside the centre.
“It is shocking, and I believe the installation of bollards could prevent this. Safety is my priority at all times, so I believe these issues should be addressed.”
