Issue - meetings

Speed Limit Traffic Regulation Order Amendments (Post Public Consultation)

Following several requests for speed limits to be amended or extended, statutory consultation for these requests has taken place with relevant stakeholders. The Executive Member for Economy and Transport is asked to make a final decision on if the proposed new speed limits are implemented or not.

Additional documents:

Decision:

Resolved:

i. That the revised speed limit as advertised for the following sites be implemented:

· Haxby Road (Clarence Gardens) - 20mph

· Wetherby Road Rufforth (Primary School) - 20mph

Reason: There were indications are these were appropriate speed limits due to the surrounding environment.

ii. That the revised speed limit for Montague Road and Keble Park Estates be deferred.

Reason: To await the outcome of the Bishopthorpe Experimental Traffic Order as detailed in agenda item 8.

iii. That no further action be taken in the following sites:

· Sutton Road, Wigginton

· Bradley Lane, Rufforth

Reason: The existing speed limits were appropriate due to the surrounding environment.

Minutes:

The Executive Member considered a report which examined the requests received for speed limits to be amended or extended and was asked to make a final decision on whether to implement the new speed limits.

The Director of Transport, Highways and Environment and the Traffic Projects Officer presented the report, and representatives from North Yorkshire Police were present to answer questions. The Traffic Projects Officer outlined each location that had a request for a revised speed limit and it was;