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9.1

This report describes a
proposal to restrict inappropriate parking at five locations across
the city through the introduction of double yellow lines (no
waiting at any time) parking restrictions.
 
It sets out objections
received, officer’s comments thereon and seeks a decision
from the Committee for the implementation of the double yellow line
parking restrictions.

9.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport,
Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-
 
(a) 
approves that the proposed Traffic Regulation
Orders, with amendments as described in this report, be made in
accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, with the
exception of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for Parkside
Road, Hillsborough;
 
(b) 
approves that the proposed Traffic Regulation Order
for Parkside Road, Hillsborough, as proposed originally without
amendments, be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation
Act 1984; and
 
(c) 
notes that, following approval, officers will then
introduce the associated double yellow lines and single yellow
lines as shown on the plans in:
 
Appendix A - (Original TRO proposal plans);
Appendix B - (Revised TRO proposal plan) (with the exception of the
TRO for Parkside Road, Hillsborough which will be introduced as set
out in Appendix A);
 
and
inform the objectors accordingly.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

The proposed measures will
address obstructive parking. This will improve access, visibility
and safety for all road users. It will also achieve the removal of
parking that obstructs footways and thereby improve pedestrian
safety, accessibility and assist traffic flow. Having considered
the response from the public and other consultees, officers have
made amendments to the original proposal and it is recommended that
the Traffic Regulation Order to introduce the parking restrictions
be implemented as amended as, on balance, the benefits of the
scheme are considered to outweigh the concerns raised.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

Alternative Option 1:
Do not introduce the proposed parking
restrictions
 
The only alternative is to not
introduce any parking restrictions at these locations. This is not
considered to be an acceptable option. The measures proposed will
contribute to pedestrian safety by improving visibility at crossing
points and prevent parking that obstructs footways.

9.4.2

The improvement of sight lines
at junctions also contributes to vehicle safety. The removal of
obstructive parking ensures accessibility for all, including
emergency service vehicles.

9.4.3

Without the introduction of the
parking restrictions, outlined in this report, all road safety and
accessibility issues, for both pedestrians and vehicles, will
remain.

9.4.4

The beneficial effects of the
proposed measures do not incur the penalty of having adverse
effects on either the climate or the economy.

9.4.5

Other than the review of the
proposals at Luke Lane and Aldene Road which is explained in
Section 2.3, no other alternative to parking restrictions have been
considered as there are no other options available that will have
the impact to reduce or eliminate the parking issues
identified.