Decision details

Purpose of the report: The report sets out the progress made to date in implementing two pilot schemes within the city. It also sets out the policy approach to implementing 20mph speed limits across the city and what elements of the policy need to be informed by the outcome of the pilot sites. The report contains an indication of the proposed programme for when and where 20mph speed limits will be rolled out across the city and relates to the proposed programme to the petitions that have been received.

The Cabinet Member is asked to note the progress on two pilot schemes and agree the way forward on those pilots. Approve the recommendation that the 20mph speed limit policy approach be adopted.

This item has been withdrawn as the Cabinet Member has instructed extensive work to be undertaken in this area before a report can be provided.

RESOLVED:                That a policy approach to delivering 20 mph speed limits across the city be agreed.

Reason:                        To provide a consistent and transparent approach to implementation.

RESOLVED:                That the provisional programme for roll out and therefore the response to the petitions in relation to implementation be agreed.

Reason:                        So that residents can be made aware of the order of delivery and enable the petitions to be considered as part of a wider area rather than new or extensions to an existing scheme.

RESOLVED:                That larger villages be included in the roll out but that implementation in the smaller villages be delayed until further in the year.

Reason:                        To enable evidence to determine whether a signed only limit or another traffic management approach is most appropriate in the small villages.

RESOLVED:                That the progress on the South Bank scheme be noted and that the trial in Murton Village be put on hold until additional funding can be identified.

Reason:                        To enable the programme to trial affordable additional speed reduction measures that would be replicable across the city and that also work to reduce average speeds close to 20mph.