Issue - decisions
To implement minor adjustments to the low traffic neighbourhood trial in The Groves
20/10/2020 - To implement minor adjustments to the low traffic neighbourhood trial in The Groves
Decision Agreed:
1. To approve changes to the current Experimental Traffic
Regulation Order (ETRO) in place in The Groves to:
a. Change the position of the road closure on St. John's Crescent,
to relocate it at the junction with Garden Street. Removable
bollards will be installed for part of the closure to provide a
secondary emergency access route to streets off Garden Street/St
John Street;
b. Remove 2.4m of on street parking on St John Street (both side)
near the junction with Garden Street to facilitate turning
movements at the jucntion;
c. Change the position of the road closure in place at the junction
between Neville Terrace, Park Grove and Brownlow Street, to address
issues with some drivers using the alleyways between Neville
Terrace, Eldon Terrace and Amber Street to bypass the
closures;
d. Remove the parking bay adjacent to 25 Neville Terrace to
facilitate access and egress for larger vehicles, including
emergency vehicles.
2. To approve a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) to waive
Pay & Display charges for parking areas near the shops on
Lowther Street and adjacent to the local shop on Townend Street
(between Abbot Street and Del Pyke) for a duration of 6
months.
Reason for the Decision:
To respond to feedback received over the first month of the trial,
from residents and emergency services.