Issue - meetings

This report presents the results of an investigation into reducing the speed limit on the rural road between Earswick and Strensall to 40 mph, and asks the Executive Member to decide whether the limit should be reduced.

Resolved:                     That the progression of Option 2

To reduce the speed limit to 40mph, creating a consistent speed limit from Earswick to Strensall

be approved, under condition of using an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for its implementation.

Reason:                        To enable any objections to be reviewed and the impact of the speed limit changes to be understood and kept under review during the experimental period.

The Executive Member considered a report presenting the results of an investigation into reducing the speed limit on the rural road between Earswick and Strensall to 40mph and asking the Executive Member to decide whether the speed limit should be reduced.

The Executive Member asked for an update should the option to reduce the speed limit be pursued. The following was then noted:

·        the implementation of a change to the speed limit may reduce the speeds in the area but significant layout changes/physical measures would be needed to be certain the speeds would reduce;

·        there were two potential implementation routes available: experimental or permanent TRO. An experimental TRO could be introduced (and removed) more quickly; a permanent TRO would need to be advertised in advance and all objections would need to be considered prior to the decision-making process;

·        the impact of an experimental TRO would be kept under review throughout the experimental period of up to 18 months. After six months, any objections would be considered and the vehicle speeds would be reviewed. Subject to consideration of any objections and the 85^th percentile speed being below the Association of Chief Police Officers Speed Enforcement Policy Guidelines for a 40mph area in both directions, the order could be made permanent. Otherwise, a decision to reinstate the current arrangements would need to be made or consideration to the implementation of further measures would need to be given;

·        physical measures could be introduced during the experimental audit period.

The Executive Member thanked the Officers for their update and it was

Resolved:                     That the progression of Option 2

To reduce the speed limit to 40mph, creating a consistent speed limit from Earswick to Strensall

be approved, under condition of using an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for its implementation.

Reason:                        To enable any objections to be reviewed and the impact of the speed limit changes to be understood and kept under review during the experimental period.