A HOST of roads in Perth and Kinross could soon be designated as “green routes” in a bid to make them more attractive for cyclists and walkers.
The local authority has looked at a similar scheme successfully introduced in Clackmannanshire.
That programme involved lowering speed limits to 40mph or 30mph and signs were introduced warning motorists that they were likely to encounter cyclists and pedestrians on these routes.
In Perth and Kinross, it is proposed that 16 routes will be used as a “green routes” pilot project. Each route has been assessed and current speed limits recorded.
Councillor Joe Giacopazzi, convener of Perth and Kinross Council’s enterprise and infrastructure committee, said the scheme was a “positive mood” which could bring many benefits economic as well as environmental to communities involved.
“Clackmannanshire has experienced an increase in visitor number since the introduction of their green routes and we anticipate the same thing will happen in Perth and Kinross” he said.
The proposals will be considered by members of the council’s enterprise and infrastructure committee tomorrow.
