We beforehand reported that issues had been raised in regards to the velocity of some autos on Ferry Road, which runs throughout the hills between Millport and the CalMac ferry slipway.
Island-based North Coast ward councillor Todd Ferguson has renewed his marketing campaign after his household cat Archie was tragically killed final weekend after being hit by a dashing driver.
He instructed the News: “It is completely heart-wrenching for the household. He was such a cheerful wee chap and we solely had him six months.
“He had solely simply turn out to be a little bit bit extra assured exploring his surroundings and sadly was knocked down and killed outdoors the entrance of the home.
“Losing Archie for us was like dropping a member of the household.
“To numerous folks, it’s only a cat, however my fundamental argument is that the place Archie was hit, there isn’t any footpath or lighting.
“Losing a pet there’s tragic, however to lose a person could be diabolical.
“The overwhelming majority of individuals on the island understand how tight the roads are in sure sections. People see the ferry they usually flooring it.
“They are simply doing 60 or 70mph and there are folks residing close by with kids.
“You needn’t journey that quick on the island. It is the one 60mph highway anyplace in Scotland the place you may get folks walking their dogs, folks pushing prams, joggers and cyclists.
“If folks need to walk into city they should walk on the grass verge as a result of there aren’t any pavements.”
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Mr Ferguson posted a ballot on Facebook looking for the views of the native residents on the island on lowering the velocity restrict.
The ballot has since attracted greater than 600 votes, and 126 feedback in assist.
He added: “I put out the Facebook ballot as a result of it’s not solely as much as me. It is as much as what the group needs.
“I was actually so shocked to see the response – over 80 per cent of individuals are agreeing that the velocity restrict must be modified.
“It is one thing that I believe must be actioned earlier than it’s too late. The hope is to cut back the velocity restrict to cut back the danger of individuals getting damage.
“The probabilities of somebody being killed at 30mph are massively decreased in comparison with somebody driving at 60mph.
“I’ll elevate this on the subsequent Cumbrae Community Council assembly as that is one thing that must be mentioned and begin having discussions with folks.
“There are much more folks coming over to the island to take pleasure in this stunning a part of the nation so one thing must be executed.”
In response to the Facebook ballot, one consumer, Cumbrae Benches, stated: “30 could be good. However a footpath or permitted proper of method alongside the ferry highway between the internal circle and the coast highway could be nicer.
“Walking alongside that stretch you are taking your life in your fingers. A path on the opposite facet of the hedge could be nice.”
Meanwhile others agree that some modifications are wanted, however the nationwide velocity restrict is finest saved on sure roads.
Megan Weipers stated: “Ferry highway must be 30 and coast must be saved to 60 – two very completely different roads, so two completely different velocity limits make extra sense.”
And Andrew Joyce stated: “I voted sixty as it’s the nationwide velocity restrict for B roads. If individuals are dashing then they’re going over that.
“But there must be velocity controls for built-up areas likes of Fairhaven as in 30mph space between there and the ferry and spherical at Fintry.
“I believe 40 is loads over Ferry Road.”
