Councillor warns walkers and cyclists are on collision course

Broughty Ferry councillor Laurie Bidwell is pleading for cyclists and pedestrians to watch out for each other on the popular path between Douglas Terrace and Stannergate.

He said: ”Several walkers have expressed their concern that the mixed modes of human traffic sharing this pathway is an accident waiting to happen.

”They point out how frightening it can be when a cyclist comes up behind them and passes them at speed.

”But it’s not just the cyclists who may offend other path users. I sometimes witness dogs running out of control and in front of cyclists. I have also seen walkers and joggers engrossed in their music and unaware of other traffic on the route.”

He said all path users needed to show each other more consideration, such as cyclists using bells to warn of their approach and cutting their speed and for walkers to ensure they do not step in front of a bicycle.

”I have also written to the city council’s head of transportation to see whether the walkway might be divided into two lanes, one for pedestrians and one for cyclists. I am hoping this may be possible when the final section of the pathway is rebuilt later this financial year,” Mr Bidwell said.