The Scotsman

Call to cut dangers on paths shared with bikes

- By ALASTAIR DALTON

Improved signs to minimise collisions between cyclists and pedestrian­s on shared paths have been urged by an MSP.

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart said: “We need far more blue and white signs and route marking, even a dividing line between pedestrian­s and walkers.

“However, we could go a step further and consider painting all shared cycle routes on shared footways in urban areas a uniform colour across Scotland.”

The MSP’S move follows an Inside Transport column in The Scotsman suggesting the measures.

A Transport Scotland spokesman said: “We want cyclists and pedestrian­s to share space with mutual tolerance and respect, and we expect all road users to follow the Highway Code.”

He said it was for councils to decide on signs.

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