Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Decision Session Executive Member for Transport held on Tuesday, 21 February 2023. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
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4. Speed Limit Traffic Regulation Order Amendments
Resolved:
i. That the revised speed limit as advertised for the following sites be implemented:
· The Hollies, Stockton on the Forest 20mph
· Northfield Lane, Poppleton 30mph
· North Lane, Huntington 30mph
· Wheldrake Lane, Elvington 30mph
· Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe 40mph
· Askham Bryan site 1 30mph
· Askham Bryan site 2 40mph and 30mph
· Wheldrake Lane, Elvington 30mph
· Naburn 30mph
· The Revival Estate 20mph
Reason: Because the indications are these are appropriate speed limits due to the surrounding environment.
ii. That an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order be implemented for 18 months for revised speed limits as advertised for the following sites:
· A1079, Dunnington 40mph
· Towthorpe 30mph
· Shipton Road 30mph
Reason: Because this will provide an opportunity to obtain real time speed date to provide confidence that the proposed speed limit will be adhere too.
5. Parking on the riverside at West Esplanade TRO
Resolved:
i. That the proposal the proposal for ‘No Waiting at any time’ restrictions on West Esplanade as proposed be approved.
Reason: The introduction of the restrictions will remove on street parking that has been occurring at this location and help to remove the conflict of movements between vehicles and pedestrian/cyclist which will increase safety for all users at this location.
6. Urgent Business - Sutton Bridge B1228
Resolved:
i. That the item be deferred to a future Transport Decision Session to allow Officers to consult with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Yorkshire Water.
Reason: Sutton Bridge is in the ownership and boundary of East Riding of Yorkshire.