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This report reviews whether and/or how to restrict traffic on Coppergate and recommends restricting traffic using the present 2013 Traffic Regulation Order and carrying out consultation in respect of ensuring adequate signage prior to commencing civil enforcement of the bus lane by camera.

Resolved:  That the Executive agree to:

(i)     The York (Coppergate)(Local Bus Priority) Traffic Order 2013 being amended to change the timing of the restrictions in accordance with Option 5b(retain the 7 day operation but return to the 8am to 6pm time period), and that civil enforcement be suspended until a review of the signage has been undertaken and revised signage has been agreed by Members; and

(ii)    The Executive Member for Planning & Transport being delegated to agree the consultation detail for the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and signage; and

(iii)   Officers undertaking a review of the signage to convey the meaning of the revised Order and this shall include appropriate consultation; and

(iv)   The final revised signage scheme and consideration of any objections to the amended TRO being brought back to the Executive for approval prior to commencement of any civil enforcement by camera.

Reasons:   To provide more certainty for effective civil enforcement by camera of the restrictions in order to reduce the impact of traffic on a key public transport and busy pedestrian area in the City Centre.

Consideration was given to a report which explained the background to traffic management of Coppergate to date and  reviewed whether and/or how to restrict traffic in Coppergate in the future.

Prior to any further work by Officers Members were asked to consider the following options:

Option 1 – Retention of existing 2013 Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) – with a review of the signage

Option 2 – Revocation of the 2013

Option 3   – Amendment of the vehicular exemptions in the TRO to allow Buses and Taxis only

Option 4 – Not Undertaking Civil Enforcement of the Traffic Regulation Order

Option 5 - Amending the Time of the Restrictions

Option 5a – Returning to the previous 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday time of operation

Option 5b – Retaining the 7 day operation but returning to the 8am to 6pm time period

The Executive Member expressed his support for the amendment of the timing of the restrictions in accordance with Option 5 b) and the delegation of the consultation and detail of the TRO.

Following discussion it was

Resolved:  That the Executive agree to:

(i)     The York (Coppergate)(Local Bus Priority) Traffic Order 2013 being amended to change the timing of the restrictions in accordance with Option 5b (retain the 7 day operation but return to the 8am to 6pm time period), and that civil enforcement be suspended until a review of the signage has been undertaken and revised signage has been agreed by Members; and

(ii)    The Executive Member for Planning & Transport being delegated to agree the consultation detail for the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and signage; and ^1.

(iii)   Officers undertaking a review of the signage to convey the meaning of the revised Order and this shall include appropriate consultation; and

(iv)   The final revised signage scheme and consideration of any objections to the amended TRO being brought back to the Executive for approval prior to commencement of any civil enforcement by camera.^2.

Reasons:   To provide more certainty for effective civil enforcement by camera of the restrictions in order to reduce the impact of traffic on a key public transport and busy pedestrian area in the City Centre.