Puffin crossing makes pavement too narrow for some users so obstructions must be moved

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A controversial Crieff crossing is set to be moved following complaints by concerned locals. The new puffin crossing on the A85 near the Perthshire town’s Royal Mail delivery office on the High Street is to be altered after fears were raised that not enough space had been left to allow those using mobility scooters, wheelchairs or pushing prams to negotiate the area safely.

The road safety feature was one of two installed in the town by BEAR Scotland – which manages and maintains the trunk road on behalf of Scottish Government agency Transport Scotland – earlier this month.Crief f Community Council chair Harry Thomason said he has raised the issue with BEAR Scotland on more than one occasion in recent weeks.

Mr Thomason explained: “I’ve been contacted about it and reported it to Perth and Kinross Council and BEAR Scotland but nothing’s been done. “The crossings were put in about three or four weeks ago and I’ve been on to them a couple of times to get it sorted.“The space on the pavement is the issue.

The cabinet which powers the traffic lights is too close to the pole for the crossing.“There’s not enough space for people using mobility scooters, or people pushing prams, to get through.