I previously asked the council’s City Development
Department, on behalf of the residents of Ravenscraig Gardens, if a pedestrian
refuge could be provided to assist them in crossing Dundee Road to access the
bus stop. Dundee Road is fairly wide at this location and the volume of traffic
makes it difficult to cross. In response the head of transportation has advised
me:
‘Consideration
can be given for a central refuge island however there is already an island to
the west near Ralston Road and an island to the east near Ellieslea Road. Both these islands are relatively close, in
terms of walking routes travelling east or west from / to Ravenscraig Gardens
and serve large area wishing to cross the Dundee Road…… I will
arrange to review this location further but at this stage no firm plans are in
place to provide additional central refuge islands in this area of Dundee Road.’
I’m told that by keeping it under review
sometimes an unknown factor or consideration is raised which might highlight
the need for a refuge island.
