Recommendations - Further Analysis

The following recommendations have been identified through analysis and are presented for consideration:

Partner Agencies

PRIME Markings

Recommendation 34

  • Further exploration of those locations which currently have PRIME markings, with analysis conducted before and after the implementation of the markings.
  • Identify roads similar to the A85 (those currently with PRIME markings) which would benefit from PRIME markings.

Fatalities Report

COVID-19 Impact On Motorcycle Rider Behaviour

Recommendation 35

  • Further exploration of the impact of Covid-19 on the impact of motorcycle rider behaviour, before and after lockdown and travel restrictions.

Urban/Rural Exploration

Recommendation 36

  • Further exploration of the fatal collisions which occurred within urban and rural locations: analysis of the seasonal patterns and differences to be conducted; analysis of the contributory factors attributed to collisions occurring within urban locations compared to rural.

Reduction of Speed

Recommendation 37

  • Further analysis and research should be conducted on the stretches of road identified in this report for a potential reduction in the speed limit.

Additional Analysis

Prevention – Safety Cameras

Recommendation 38

  • Further exploration of identified sites in this report for the potential addition of a speed camera should be undertaken to establish if they would reach the minimum site selection requirements as per the Scottish Safety Camera Programme Handbook. Any sites identified as potentially suitable by demonstrating a collision and speed history should be assessed and prioritised. Consideration will be required as to whether a fixed, mobile or average speed camera system would be most appropriate.

Engineering – Barriers

Recommendation 39

  • Further analysis and research should be undertaken on the stretches of road identified in this report for the addition of a barrier. Other alternatives should also be considered if barrier implementation is unsuitable.

Addition of Traffic Lights

Recommendation 40

  • Further analysis and research should be undertaken on the locations identified in this report for the addition of a traffic light. Other alternatives should also be considered if traffic light implementation is unsuitable.

A85 Problem Profile

Recommendation 41

  • Further analysis of the A85 to be undertaken (problem profile), with an exploration of fatalities relating to all road users.

Serious and Slight Motorcycle Collisions

Recommendation 42

  • Further analysis of serious and slight motorcycle collisions to be undertaken to gain a better understanding of all motorcycle collisions.

Crossroad Collision Analysis

Recommendation 43

  • Further analysis and research should be undertaken on the location identified to prevent further collisions at the crossroad junction.

Remove Hazard Analysis

Recommendation 44

  • Further analysis and research should be undertaken on the locations identified to identify if any measures can be put in place in relation to the hazards at the roadside.