A COMMUTER says it’s "only a matter of time before someone is killed" trying to cross the road to get to Halbeath Park and Ride.

Alan Scott, 42, has been campaigning for safer pedestrian and cycle access at the A92 dual carriageway for three years but his pleas have fallen on deaf ears.

The Halbeath resident travels to work in Edinburgh from the park and ride but said anyone walking or cycling to the facility from Crossgates or Dunfermline is at risk as they have to cross a road with a 70mph speed limit.

He said: “There are no cycle lanes and no traffic controlled pedestrian crossing on this extremely busy, four lane 70mph road. Quite frankly it is a death trap.

“It is only a matter of time before someone is killed trying to access the park and ride. I haven’t personally had any near misses but it’s very frustrating waiting for a gap in the traffic to cross. It’s certainly not easy.

“It’s also a heck of a lot busier than it used to be. Cycling takes me just as long as walking as I have to go down the back roads because it’s too dangerous to go on the A92.”

Alan started a petition calling for cycle lanes, footpaths, pedestrian crossings and a 40mph limit on the entire stretch between Halbeath and Crossgates. And, since 2014, he has been trying to get the backing of local politicians.

The then MSP for Dunfermline, Cara Hilton, suggested funding was available for a crossing but nothing happened. And Alan said two letters to the current MSP, Shirley-Anne Somerville, were "ignored".

“I have now sent a letter to Douglas Chapman MP and I really hope he takes onboard just how dangerous this road is and then we can finally start to address the frankly ridiculous lack of safe access to the park and ride facility for anyone not travelling by car.”

A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: “We assess the safety performance of the trunk road network on an annual basis and there have been no accidents on the A92 between Halbeath and Crossgates involving cyclists or pedestrians in the last three years.

“Over £34 million has been invested on the A92 since 2007 to ensure it is well maintained and operates safely. Anyone who has any concerns regarding the trunk road network is encouraged to contact Transport Scotland.

“We are open to any suggestions for improved pedestrian and cycling facilities and will continue to consider any request made to the agency.”

A spokesman for Douglas Chapman MP said: “Douglas takes all issues of road safety very seriously so we will look into this matter and respond directly to Mr Scott.”

Ms Somerville did not respond.