tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post4136058487740932179..comments2024-02-17T21:46:12.329+00:00Comments on A Gurn from Nurn: How long before a pedestrian is killed on Station Brae?Graisghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-9047765315523508932011-08-01T19:43:14.478+00:002011-08-01T19:43:14.478+00:00A wee mannie waving his arms like a demented fool ...A wee mannie waving his arms like a demented fool at the passing public in general? Going by the blogs, entries and comments on this website, that person could be anyone that lives in Nairn...The Wee Mannie Appreciation Societynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-68309405292756297852011-07-15T09:13:10.817+00:002011-07-15T09:13:10.817+00:00thats all we need,another set of damn lights,and w...thats all we need,another set of damn lights,and with reference to the wee mannie,i pass him daily.and i am driving at 20mph.and still he waves his arms like a demented fool,it would be his own fault if he was hit<br />from a gd guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-71280208076200575132011-07-14T20:37:56.230+00:002011-07-14T20:37:56.230+00:00I was under the impression that , as part of the p...I was under the impression that , as part of the planning permission granted for the re-modelled hospital, measures had to be implemented to control trafrfic on the station brae , and increase the protection offered to pedestrians.<br /><br />Section 3.2 of the Planning Officer's report to the Nairn Ward planning committee meeting on the 26th Oct 2006( which susbquently granted permission Spurtlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-35470932482404127702011-07-14T17:24:04.233+00:002011-07-14T17:24:04.233+00:00I agree its a very narrow stretch of road simply ...I agree its a very narrow stretch of road simply slow down is the obvious answer - still we all know that wont happen so do it for them and introduce traffic calming slaloms - with right of way for traffic going uphill - simples..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-73744755010260369622011-07-14T09:44:37.659+00:002011-07-14T09:44:37.659+00:00Where was the wee mannie that walk up and down the...Where was the wee mannie that walk up and down the brae waving his arms to slow the traffic down and if your not careful he steps out in front of you!!<br />Driver beware of him i have nearly hit him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-79025742078552894832011-07-14T08:40:24.716+00:002011-07-14T08:40:24.716+00:00Just as an update to some of the comments. The he...Just as an update to some of the comments. The hedge has been trimmed over the last couple of weeks. There was no traffic involved from the junction. The lorry was not going particularly fast. Whether it was down to bad driving or the surroundings - who knows. The important thing is it could happen again with terrible consequences.I saw it.....noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-62573119312343520532011-07-13T19:12:02.986+00:002011-07-13T19:12:02.986+00:00A reminder from the Highway Code (now available on...A reminder from the Highway Code (now available online at Department for Transport) - Paragraph 125: The speed limit is the absolute maximum and does not mean it is safe to drive at that speed irrespective of conditions. Driving at speeds too fast for the road and traffic conditions is dangerous. You should always reduce your speed when:<br />•the road layout or condition presents hazards, such Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-79264428296516180562011-07-13T18:42:33.089+00:002011-07-13T18:42:33.089+00:00With the extra traffic it's at the stage where...With the extra traffic it's at the stage where we could do with traffic lights, making the road one vehicle width, and widening the pavement<br /><br />Perhaps when we find that there are too many sets of lights on the A96 one lot could be moved!more lightsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-4665930368803275312011-07-13T18:19:32.960+00:002011-07-13T18:19:32.960+00:00And if, as is often the case, the hedge is not kep...And if, as is often the case, the hedge is not kept trimmed back the pavement is even narrower for pedestrians.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-33774631971899567772011-07-13T17:55:48.850+00:002011-07-13T17:55:48.850+00:00Totally agree. I was once "clipped" by a...Totally agree. I was once "clipped" by a wing mirror walking up the brae as I passed some people walking down towards the town. The problem is exacerbated by the junction at the bridge. Traffic has to edge out to see if it is clear. Any traffic control would need to be three way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com