Rosyth Pupil Writes to MP Graeme Downie About Busy Road Safety
A young Rosyth student reaches out to her MP for help with road safety concerns
Rosyth, Scotland, Graeme Downie, Admiralty Road, Road Safety, St John’s Primary
Rosyth: A 6-year-old girl named Maisie Fox, who goes to St John’s Primary, recently wrote to her MP, Graeme Downie. She’s worried about how to get to school safely along Admiralty Road.
There’s been some buzz about families in Rosyth having to cross a busy slip road to get to Inverkeithing High School. It’s been labeled a ‘safe route,’ but it doesn’t feel safe at all.
Maisie pointed out that there’s no pedestrian crossing near her home, making it tricky to cross the road. She also mentioned how the pavement is in bad shape, with bumps and potholes that have caused her to trip before.
She shared, “I want to walk or scooter to school because it keeps me fit, but the cars go so fast, and it scares me.” So, she decided to reach out to Graeme Downie for help.
After receiving her letter, Downie joined Maisie and her mom, Gillian, on a school run. He was impressed by her initiative and agreed that safe routes for kids are super important.
During their walk, he noticed the poor condition of the pavement and the lack of a crossing on Admiralty Road. He felt it was a big oversight, especially with a new high school being built nearby.
Downie promised to contact Fife Council to address Maisie’s concerns and push for a plan to improve safety on that road. He’s also planning to bring this issue up in the House of Commons next week to see if the UK Government can help.
With around 15,500 cars passing through that section of Admiralty Road daily, it’s clear that something needs to be done.