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9.1

To report details of the
consultation response to proposals to introduce a 20mph speed limit
in Walkley, report the receipt of objections to the Speed Limit
Order and set out the Council’s response.

 

 

9.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport,
Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee approves that the Walkley
20mph Speed Limit Order be made, as advertised, in accordance with
the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Objectors will then be
informed of the decision by the Council’s Traffic Regulations
team and the order implemented on street subject to no road safety
issues being identified through a Road Safety Audit (RSA) at the
detailed design stage.

 

 

9.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

9.3.1

The adoption of the Sheffield
20mph Speed Limit Strategy established the principle of introducing
sign-only 20mph speed limits in all suitable residential areas.
Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas should, in the
long term, reduce the number and severity of collisions, reduce the
fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and
contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive
environment.

 

 

9.3.2

Having considered the response
from the public and other consultees it is recommended that the
20mph speed limit in Walkley be implemented as, on balance, the
benefits of the scheme in terms of safety and sustainability are
considered to outweigh the concerns raised.

 

 

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

9.4.1

Alternative Option 1: Retention
of existing speed limit in the area (do nothing)
This would be contrary to the
delivery of the Sheffield 20mph speed limit strategy and would be
detrimental to the Council’s active travel ambition and
vision of safer streets in the city.

 

 

9.4.2

Alternative Option 2: Reduce
scope of scheme to just outside schools
This is contrary to the
council’s 20mph speed limit strategy that commits to
installing 20mph speed limits on all suitable residential roads and
would relatively reduce the benefits.