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10.1

The Committee considered a report of the
Executive Director City Futures describing the measures to
introduce double yellow lines (no waiting at any time) on
Herries Road, to support the
installation of two new pedestrian refuge islands and ensure the
required visibility for both drivers and pedestrians on the
approach to the crossings. The report set out objections received,
officer’s comments thereon and sought a decision from the
Committee, for the implementation of the double yellow line parking
restrictions.

 

 

10.2

RESOLVED: That the Transport,
Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee approves that the
proposed Traffic Regulation Order, as advertised and as described
in this report, be made in accordance with the Road Traffic
Regulation Act 1984. Officers will then introduce the associated
double yellow lines as shown on the plan in Appendix A - (Original
TRO proposal plans) and inform the objectors accordingly.

 

 

10.3

Reasons for
Decision

 

 

10.3.1

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.

 

 

10.3.2

Having considered the response from the public
and other consultees, officers are recommending implementing the
Traffic Regulation Order as advertised as on balance, the benefits
of the scheme are considered to outweigh the concerns raised.

 

 

10.4

Alternatives
Considered and Rejected

 

 

10.4.1

Alternative Option 1: Do not introduce the
proposed parking restrictions

 

 

10.4.2

The only alternative is to not introduce any
parking restrictions to support the installation of the new two
pedestrian refuge islands. This is not considered to be an
acceptable option for this location as the proposed crossings alone
would not provide the required amount of safety measures, including
sufficient visibility and space for both pedestrians and drivers.
The measures proposed will contribute to pedestrian safety by
improving visibility at crossing points and prevent parking that
obstructs footways.

 

 

10.4.3

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

 

 

10.4.4

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

 

 

10.4.5

No other alternative to parking restrictions
have been considered as there are no other options available that
will have the impact to ensure the safety of pedestrians and
drivers when navigating the proposed crossings and reduce the
current parking issues on the grass verges and footways.