Ever since Eastern Primary School relocated to the former Grove Academy building I have been raising concerns on behalf of local residents about the impact the traffic generated by having two schools in such close proximity to each other is having on the nearby streets.
Most of the issues raised with me have been as a result of inconsiderate parking and manoeuvring e.g. parking over driveways and junctions. I have been contacted by residents from Camperdown Street, Harley Street, Albert Road, Albert Gardens, Seafield Road, Stanley Road, Bayfield Road and Bayfield Gardens about these issues.
The council’s City Development Department has taken some action in response to the concerns and the City Development Committee is being asked on Monday to implement another.
I have highlighted that some of the side streets have pinch points close to a junction where vehicles are parked on either side; one of these is Albert Gardens. When this happens it makes it very difficult for other vehicles to get through. Included in a report recommending a number of waiting restriction variations across Dundee is a proposal to slightly extend the lines on one side of the junction with Albert Road to prevent obstructions from occurring.
