Issue - meetings

To consider representations to the advertisement of Waiting Restrictions for Doyne Road.

The Transport Network Manager presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'F' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Member comments in relation to the proposals included:

• The head of the road already had double yellow lines in place but when reviewing the alignment of the road, it was clear to see that it was indeed very narrow, which would make it nearly impossible for emergency vehicles to pass and residents were parking on the pavement.

Officers responded to comments and requests for clarification, details included:

• Parking restrictions would be implemented on the left-hand side of the road as the road was entered. There was more opportunity to park on the other side of the road and so it would not have been conducive to have introduced restrictions on that side as there would have been a greater impact to all.
• The objections received were not necessarily objections but more of a request to vary the proposed scheme to residents parking only.
• H bar markings otherwise known as access protection markings could be introduced at the request of any resident, for a fee of £150. The parking enforcement team would be able to fine offenders where permission not given by resident. This was now available now across whole of the conurbation.
• There could be a variety of reasons for dropped kerbs extending further than necessary, generally this would be due to historical or construction reasons. Capital improvement schemes would often reinstate full height schemes, but these were not dealt with as a priority.