Issue details

Purpose of report: The Council received a petition from residents of Black Dike Lane and Manor Close, Poppleton. It was presented to Full Council by Councillor Hook on 21 October 2021 and reported to decision session on 18 January 2022 and thereafter added to the Danger Reduction programme for review.

The concerns have been reviewed as part of a feasibility study and this report provides feedback from the study as well as from the subsequent consultation exercise.

The Executive Member is asked to consider the findings and recommendations of the study and consultation, and to approve the recommended action for progression to implementation.
The Executive Member will be asked to approve Option 1 as set out in Annex A (Plan 2) of the report comprising:
(i) A complete refresh of all road markings along Black Dike Lane and replacement of all faded or damaged signs, as well as hedge trimming to improve visibility of the signage;
(ii) The introduction of additional signs and road markings to further reinforce the existing signs and markings and better highlight existing hazards to ensure motorists drive appropriately in compliance with the signed speed limits, and to dissuade larger goods vehicles from using Black Dike Lane; and
(iii) The reduction of the 30mph speed limit to 20mph under an Experimental Traffic Regulation order (ETRO) for up to 18 months, after which a further decision will be sought about whether to make the ETRO permanent.