Purpose

The report is to detail objections received
following the speed limit order consultation on the schemes.

Content

8.1

To report details of the consultation response
to proposals to introduce 20mph speed limits in Brincliffe and
Greenland, report the receipt of objections to the Speed Limit
Orders and set out the Council’s response.

 

 

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the
Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee approves that
the Brincliffe and Greenland 20mph Speed Limit Orders 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.

 

 

8.3

Reasons for
Decision

 

 

8.3.1

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.

 

 

8.3.2

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.

 

 

8.4

Alternatives
Considered and Rejected

 

 

8.4.1

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