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9.1

This report describes the
measures to restrict inappropriate parking at Longacre Way through
the introduction of double yellow lines (no waiting at any time)
parking restrictions. This location was included in the 23/24 and
24/25 Double Yellow Lines Programme Objection’s Report which
was presented at Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy
Committee (TRC) on the 26th March 2025. Section 5 of this report
will still outline the costs for the full Double Yellow Lines
programme and not just Longacre Way as an individual site as all
the sites are included collectively under one programme of
works.
 
It was agreed at the TRC Policy
Committee meeting that the decision on the implementation of the
recommended restrictions for Longacre Way would be deferred until
the next TRC Policy Committee meeting on 30th April 2025
so as to enable a site visit to be carried out. A decision on the
recommended parking restrictions could therefore not be made until
the site visit had been completed. This report sets out objections
received, officer’s comments thereon and seeks a decision
from the Committee for the implementation of the double yellow
lines.

 

 

9.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport,
Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee approves that the
proposed Traffic Regulation Order, be made in accordance with the
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. 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)
and inform the objectors
accordingly.

 

 

9.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

9.3.1

The proposed measures will
address obstructive parking. This will improve access and
visibility and thereby 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.

 

 

9.3.2

Having considered the response
from the public and other consultees, and after considering the
feedback received from the site visit, officers are recommending
that the proposed TRO be implemented as originally advertised. This
would be to not reduce the scale of the original proposals (and
contrary to the recommendation included in the earlier report).
This is regarded as a proportionate way to deliver the objectives
of the scheme.

 

 

9.3.3

It is therefore recommended
that the proposal for a Traffic Regulation Order to introduce the
parking restrictions be implemented 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

 

 

9.4.2

The only alternative is to not
introduce any parking restrictions at this location which is not
considered to be an acceptable option. The measures proposed will
contribute to pedestrian safety by improving visibility and prevent
parking that obstructs footways on both sides of Longacre
Way.

 

 

9.4.3

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.

 

 

9.4.4

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

 

 

9.4.5

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

 

 

9.4.6

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.