Kirkcaldy 20mph: the streets facing lower speed limits after council decision
A host of roads across Kirkcaldy could soon have 20mph speed limits.
Kirkcaldy Area Committee has agreed to promote a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) that would introduce the lower limits.
Convener, Councillor Ian Cameron, said "Speeding is one of the issues residents raise with us most often, and road safety remains a priority for communities across Kirkcaldy. Between 2019 and 2023, there were 23 serious injuries on roads included within these proposals, including nine involving pedestrians or cyclists, and one pedestrian fatality.
"We know people have different views on 20mph limits, but these proposals have been developed following extensive community engagement and are designed to make our streets safer. Reducing speeds can help reduce the severity of collisions, improve safety for people walking and cycling, and create safer neighbourhoods for everyone."
The list includes:
Pratt Street / Abbotshall Road from Links Street to Beveridge Park roundabout.
Nicol Street from Esplanade to Beveridge Park roundabout.
Boglily Road from Beveridge Park roundabout to house number 21.
Abbotshall Road / St Brycedale Avenue / Townsend Place / Coal Wynd / Mitchell Street from Beveridge Park roundabout to Dunnikier Road.
Forth Avenue and Whyte Melville Road.
Oriel Road from Aldi roundabout for approximately 300 metres.
Bennochy Road / Victoria Road from Adam Smith junction to a point approx. 150 metres east of Dunnikier Road.
Bennochy Road from Victoria Road to Hillcrest Avenue.
Forth Park Drive. • Hendry Road from Bennochy Road to Hayfield Road.
Dunnikier Road from Mitchell Street to Hayfield Road.
Hayfield Road from Hendry Road to Whyteman's Brae.
Whyteman's Brae. Dysart Road from St Clair Street to the Strathearn Hotel
A 30mph speed limit will be introduced on Dunnikier Way between Hendry Road roundabout and Gallatown roundabout. The existing part-time 20mph limit outside Kirkcaldy High School will remain in place.
Members requested that St Clair Street and Rosslyn Street remain at 30mph. The committee also asked that officers consider extending the proposed 20mph speed limit on the A955 beyond Dysart View.
A formal consultation will now take place as part of the Traffic Regulation Order process. Details of the proposals will be advertised locally and made available on www.fife.gov.uk