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The report considers representations received, in support or objection, to the advertised proposals to amend the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) detailed in the accompanying Annexes A to R.

A decision on each proposal is important as it will provide the Council with the approval for an outcome and ensure the appropriate changes are made to the traffic restrictions to address the concerns raised.

Annex A1 – Princess Drive:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     The restrictions will provide clear sight lines for pedestrians and particularly children who may use the tactile crossing to access the children’s play area. Properties affected by these restrictions have private off-street parking amenity for one vehicle. Loading or unloading deliveries and collecting passengers is permitted from double yellow lines and access to Applefields school would not be restricted as long as drivers have a blue badge.

Annex B1 – Acaster Lane:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     The proposed restrictions will reduce but not remove parking amenity on Acaster Lane. This prioritises bus travel and pedestrian/cyclist safety with provision for further review after implementation.

Annex C1 – Cromer Street, Lady Road, Wilberforce Avenue and Surtees Street:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     Vehicles parking very close to the junctions lead to drivers being unable to see vehicles proceeding along Cromer Street or access Surtees Street. The proposed restrictions will provide increased sightlines when exiting the junctions. They will also provide better access to Surtees Street.The dropping off and collecting of passengers is also permitted from double yellow lines. Blue badge holders can still park, and there is a need to prioritise refuse lorries and cyclists.

Annex C2 – Little Avenue:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     This will provide full access to residents off-street parking and use of the turning head. Parked vehicles in this location prevent access to residents off-street parking and cause vehicles to have to reverse the 55m back to Sutton Way if they are unable to use the turning head.

Annex C3 – Rawcliffe Lane:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     The proposed restrictions would contribute to free flow of traffic through the junction, vehicles being able to approach the junction in their lane and less queuing further along Rawcliffe Lane when approaching the junction.

Annex D1- Horseman Lane:

Resolved: To take no further action; to be reviewed when further development is considered and tactile crossing is introduced.

Reason:     This TRO was initially proposed by the Parish Council, who have since reconsidered their request. The proposed restrictions to the junction would help to protect the crossing points when they are installed, although there is currently no date for these works to begin.

Annex E1 – Gower Road:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     Vehicles parking close to the junction leads to vehicles having to approach the junction in the centre of the carriageway.

Annex E2 – Highmoor Road/ Highmoor Close:

Resolved: To implement a lesser restriction than advertised;

Reason:     To continue with junction protection on the junction of Highmoor Road and Highmoor Close but not to implement double yellow lines on the opposing roadside. To monitor area and consider review at a later date. Vehicles parking close to the junction of Highmoor Close are leading to restricted visibility and manoeuvrability when entering or exiting the junction. Removing the proposed restriction on the north side of Highmoor Road will provide parking amenity for residents.

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Officers introduced the item, explaining that the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) detailed in the agenda have now been advertised and it was the executive member’s responsibility to consider each one, including officer recommendations and public representations, before making a decision on each proposal. Her decisions were as follows:

Annex A1 – Princess Drive:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     The restrictions will provide clear sight lines for pedestrians and particularly children who may use the tactile crossing to access the children’s play area. Properties affected by these restrictions have private off-street parking amenity for one vehicle. Loading or unloading deliveries and collecting passengers is permitted from double yellow lines and access to Applefields school would not be restricted as long as drivers have a blue badge.

Annex B1 – Acaster Lane:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     The proposed restrictions will reduce but not remove parking amenity on Acaster Lane. This prioritises bus travel and pedestrian/cyclist safety with provision for further review after implementation.

Annex C1 – Cromer Street, Lady Road, Wilberforce Avenue and Surtees Street:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     Vehicles parking very close to the junctions lead to drivers being unable to see vehicles proceeding along Cromer Street or access Surtees Street. The proposed restrictions will provide increased sightlines when exiting the junctions. They will also provide better access to Surtees Street.The dropping off and collecting of passengers is also permitted from double yellow lines. Blue badge holders can still park, and there is a need to prioritise refuse lorries and cyclists.

Annex C2 – Little Avenue:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     This will provide full access to residents off-street parking and use of the turning head. Parked vehicles in this location prevent access to residents off-street parking and cause vehicles to have to reverse the 55m back to Sutton Way if they are unable to use the turning head.

Annex C3 – Rawcliffe Lane:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     The proposed restrictions would contribute to free flow of traffic through the junction, vehicles being able to approach the junction in their lane and less queuing further along Rawcliffe Lane when approaching the junction.

Annex D1- Horseman Lane:

Resolved: To take no further action; to be reviewed when further development is considered and tactile crossing is introduced.

Reason:     This TRO was initially proposed by the Parish Council, who have since reconsidered their request. The proposed restrictions to the junction would help to protect the crossing points when they are installed, although there is currently no date for these works to begin.

Annex E1 – Gower Road:

Resolved: To implement as advertised.

Reason:     Vehicles parking close to the junction leads to vehicles having to approach the junction in the centre of the carriageway.

Annex E2 – Highmoor Road/ Highmoor Close:

Resolved: To implement a lesser restriction than advertised;

Reason:     To continue with junction protection on the junction of Highmoor Road and Highmoor Close but not to implement double yellow lines on the opposing roadside. To monitor  ...  view the full minutes text for item 55