A ROAD safety campaigner has welcomed plans to introduce speed bumps and 20mph limits in parts of Port Glasgow.

Councillor Chris Curley, alongside former elected member Jim MacLeod, had been calling for the move for some time.

He says the plans for Auchenbothie Road, Slaemuir and Bardrainney are a step in the right direction, but is hopeful this is just the beginning of a scheme of more widespread restrictions.

Councillor Curley said: "This is something Jim and I have been campaigning hard for.

"Last year the council decided against our motion for a default 20mph in residential areas in Port Glasgow, deciding instead to adopt a more gradual approach.

"We felt then that it was a case of 'not yet' instead of no, and these proposals for Auchenbothie Road, Slaemuir and Bardrainney are moving in the right direction."

An initial consultation is under way on the change, with people living in the neighbourhoods receiving letters.

Mr Curley said: "It's a good place to start and will show how 20mph speed limits can be implemented in housing estates and in and around schools.

"These proposals in Port Glasgow can act as a test project in how we implement these changes, including costing."

Auchenbothie Road has also been identified for traffic calming measures as part of the proposals, which are backed by fellow ward councillor David Wilson.

Councillor Curley says funding has come from Sustrans as part of the programme cycling provision will be amended, with more crossing points for pedestrians.

He told the Tele: "The speed limit is to encourage more pedestrian and cycle use as well as well as make roads safer.

"It is something we have often raised with our officials.

"I welcome these proposals, the public has been able to get involved very early on with the initial consultation.

"It is important to get feedback from the community, so they can have their say in going forward in bringing in these lower speed limits."