HIGHLAND Council has launched a consultation on establishing permanent 20mph speed limits in 125 locations across the region.
The legislative consultation on making permanent the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the Highland-wide 20mph scheme will last for five weeks.
The scheme went live in July 2023 with temporary 20mph speed restrictions introduced in more than 100 settlements spread across the Highlands. All location maps providing details can be viewed here.
Chair of the economy and infrastructure committee, councillor Ken Gowans said: “We are entering the final stage of the Highland-wide 20mph scheme. We remain committed to making our streets safer and to enabling more sustainable travel choices that benefit public health and the environment.
“Research has shown that a reduction in speed on the roads where people live, work and play, makes our streets safer for all road users, supports and encourages more active travel and reduces the likelihood of collisions and severity of injuries. “
This formal consultation allows the public to have their say on the 20mph limits that have been put in place in their communities.”
Any comments or objections to the proposals must be made in writing and must specify the grounds of objection on or before February 10.
Members of the public can email 20mph@highland.gov.uk or send any comments to the Road Safety Team at Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX.
A report will be presented to a meeting of the economy and infrastructure committee in May for a decision by councillors.
Meanwhile, Transport Scotland have granted a 6-month extension to the temporary TRO, which will now run until July 2025.
As early adopters, all costs of the roll out to the 20mph scheme are being fully funded by Transport Scotland. This includes post implementation speed surveys, evaluation, and work on the effectiveness on the design and permanency of the reduced limits.
