Decision details

Purpose of Report: to implement experimental traffic orders to determine the impact of moving 30 speed limits closer to the village at Copmanthorpe (Tadcaster Road), Dunnington (Common Lane), Hopgrove (Hopgrove Lane South) and Murton (Murton Way).

The Executive Member is asked to approve the use of experimental traffic orders at these locations.

Resolved: That;

(i)           Implementation of experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) to relocate the start of the 30mph speed limit at the three proposed sites be approved:

·        Hopgrove Lane South, Hopgrove

·        Tadcaster Road, Copmanthorpe

Reason: To trial the proposal to relocate the speed limit with the aim of achieving improved compliance with the 30mph speed limit within the built up areas.

(ii)          Officers report back the results of the trials to a future meeting, with a recommendation on either making the TROs permanent or returning to the existing arrangements.

Reason: The experimental order is limited to a maximum of eighteen months, and a decision will be required on making each speed change permanent.

(iii)        That an experimental speed limit order is progressed at Common Road, Dunnington with the change between the 30 and 40 mph positioned close to the Vehicle Activated Sign.

Reason:     To trial the proposal to relocate the speed limit with the aim of achieving improved compliance with the 30mph speed limit within the built-up areas.  

(iv)        That additional signs are provided at the Sports Club to mark out its position to vehicles.

Reason: To increase the visual impact of the Sports Club.      

(v)         Changing the existing 30mph speed limit start point on Murton Way, Murton be re-considered when the results from the initial trial sites are known.

Reason: Consultation has shown there is currently no support for including Murton Way as one of the initial trial sites.