Issue - meetings

To approve the advertisement of changes to the Traffic Regulations Order (TRO) as requested by members of the public, councillors and council officers.

The Highways Design Team Leader and Traffic Management Team Leader presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'C' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Officers responded to Members’ comments and request for clarification, details included:

Talbot Drive

• Reference was made to a plan displayed on screen and it was explained that the proposed 3 metre reduction of available parking would provide a safe access for cyclists travelling along Wallisdown Road and allow them to enter Talbot Drive to allow access to the quieter Mossley Road route. This would involve creating a build-out which would allow cyclists re-joining the carriageway to see around parked cars before re-entering it.
• As this was only seeking to advertise, it was still possible for officers to see if there was an opportunity to allow parking elsewhere along the road or in the vicinity to address the concerns raised about loss of parking relating to use of the sports field.

Heathlands School

• The maximum ramp ratio for speed bumps was 1 in 12 although it was more common for speed bumps to be 1 in 15, although this was 1 in 20 on bus routes to provide bus users with a more comfortable journey. There was a limitation of 75mm for the height of the hump.
• Installing a zebra crossing at the junction of Springwater Road had not been considered due to increased costs associated with installation. Raised crossings also had a higher profile although a zebra crossing could be installed retrospectively if there was a need identified.

St Stephen’s Road

• In response to a general query, an officer confirmed that notices would be displayed in the vicinity of the area from at start of 21 day of public consultation or in some cases, a day or two before.

RECOMMENDED that:

The changes outlined in the appendix are advertised and implemented if no objections are received.

Voting: Nem. Con.