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Agenda Item
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Action
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Person (s)
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Timescale
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Remit of Working Group
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To identify issues which result in major traffic
congestion in and around Fort William and propose / implement solutions to
these issues
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All
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Morrison’s Roundabout
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- Further investigation to be carried out as to
whether box marking junctions may help the flow of traffic.
- It was agreed that traffic lights were not
appropriate for this particular roundabout.
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Bob Mitchell (TS)
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Belford Hospital pelican
crossing
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Timings to be looked at.
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Bob Mitchell (TS)
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Lochaber Leisure Centre
pelican crossing
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Transport Scotland advise
that any changes at this crossing would have a minimal positive effect on
traffic congestion
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To be discussed
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Nevis Bridge
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Transport Scotland identify
the bridge and the sharp right hand turn onto the bridge as contributing
significantly to traffic congestion
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To be discussed
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Inverlochy traffic signals
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- Study underway reviewing design, results due by
Christmas 2010. BM committed to
undertaking any recommended works within budget limitations. Also looking to source extra funding
from Congestion reduction initiative – BM progressing
- Roundabout option – BM to advise why a
roundabout is not an appropriate solution
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Bob Mitchell (TS)
Bob Mitchell (TS)
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By end of FY 2009/10
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Lochy Bridge mini
roundabout
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- Transport Scotland in talks with Blar Mhor
developers in view to future potential improvements
- Road markings to be done
- Permanent scheme to be pursued when budget
allows and in conjunction with road works to north of Lochybridge
junction
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Bob Mitchell (TS)
John Harkness/(Transerve)
Bob Mitchell (TS)
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A830 / Lochyside junction
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- Remaining works/traffic loops to be completed
to improve traffic flows
- Lane directional signage to be looked at again
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Bob Mitchell (TS) /
Transerve
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Banavie Swing Bridge
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Discussions with British
waterways to be pursued regarding opening protocol (timings)
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Bob Mitchell (TS) / Sam
MacNaughton (THC)
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Signage
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- Signage improvements to be looked at in view to
encouraging more pedestrian traffic to use the underpass as an
alternative to the Belford crossing
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Sam MacNaughton (THC)
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Traffic Flows
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- ‘Special street’ designation to be explored
again between the 30 mph limit to the south and Lochybridge to the north
(limiting utility company working in daylight hours during peak summer months).
- Transport Scotland to check contract
restriction on Transerv for summertime working within same road length
(see above)
- Traffic flow data to be circulated as
required/requested
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Bob Mitchell (TS)/
Sam MacNaughton (THC)
Bob Mitchell
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Nevis River Crossing at An
Aird
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- Transport Scotland to advise status and
capacity of the Nevis river crossing accommodation bridge at An Aird
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Bob Mitchell (TS)
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Manual Traffic Signalling
in the event of future major traffic congestion
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Northern will not recruit
anybody at this time owing to an embargo caused by the financial climate. NC
have just dispensed with one Traffic Warden and there is no likelihood
of a replacement anytime soon. When delays occur CI John Chisholm
will ensure that officers investigate the causes but NC will not routinely
deploy officers on point duty
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John Chisholm (Northern
Constabulary)
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STAG appraisal
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A82 Partnership to put
pressure on HITRANS to update/extend economic study
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Stewart MacLean
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Pulpit Rock
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Project managers contact
details to be passed to Robert Hawkes
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Bob Mitchell (TS)
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Press Release
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Press release to be
circulated for comment
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Stewart Maclean / Cllr
Brian Murphy
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Transport Scotland
attendance at meetings
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It was agreed that members
of this working group should feedback information from these meetings to
their own groups (Steering Group/Chamber of Commerce/A82 partnership) in
order to reduce the number of meetings required to be attended by a Transport
Scotland representative
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Cllr Brian Murphy / Robert
Hawkes/
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Next Meeting
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Tuesday 1 February @
11.00 hours, Lochaber House, Fort William
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All
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