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9.1

The committee considered a
report detailing the consultation response to proposals to
introduce a 20mph speed limit in Netherthorpe, reporting the receipt of objections
to the Speed Limit Order and setting out the Council’s
response.

 

 

9.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport,
Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee approves that the
Netherthorpe 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 Netherthorpe 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.