Purpose

The One
Trafford Partnership has a prioritisation matrix for the assessment
of requests for 20mph speed limits across Trafford. Currently,
there are 87 requests on the matrix which have been assessed and
prioritised accordingly.
 
As a pre-requisite to a potential wider roll out
of 20mph speed limits in Trafford, a trial of 20mph speed limits,
or the alteration of existing 20mph zones has been considered and
agreed outside Abbotsford Preparatory School, Flixton Girls School
and Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls, in Flixton and Bowdon. It
is also proposed that ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ and
‘School Keep Clear’ restrictions are to be introduced
outside Flixton Girls School. The proposed measures are designed to
control parking away from the school entrance(s) and encourage more
parents and children to attend school on foot. The schemes also aim
to improve the overall traffic management around the school
entrance.
 
In addition, it is proposed to introduce a School
Safety Zone immediately outside Bowdon Preparatory School for
Girls. This is an advisory 20mph speed limit which operates at
school times. These are signed with flashing amber
lights.
 
To date, an informal consultation has been
undertaken with the local schools where these trials are set to
take place. Positive feedback was received from both the schools
and local Councillors.
 
In view of the above, it is considered
appropriate to promote the measures identified in the drawings
appended to this report.
 

Decision

1.   
That authorisation be given to advertise the
intention to introduce or amend the Speed Limit Order and Waiting
Restrictions as detailed in the schedule to the report and that, if
no objections are maintained, the Order be made and implemented in
whole or in part, as soon as practicable.
 
2.   
That any objections maintained be reported back for
consideration.

Reasons for the decision

The
One Trafford Partnership has a prioritisation matrix for the
assessment of requests for 20mph speed limits across Trafford.
Currently, there are 87 requests on the matrix which have been
assessed and prioritised accordingly.
 
As a
pre-requisite to a potential wider roll out of 20mph speed limits
in Trafford, a trial of 20mph speed limits, or the alteration of
existing 20mph zones has been considered and agreed outside
Abbotsford Preparatory School, Flixton Girls School and Bowdon
Preparatory School for Girls, in Flixton and Bowdon. It is also
proposed that ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ and
‘School Keep Clear’ restrictions are to be introduced
outside Flixton Girls School. The proposed measures are designed to
control parking away from the school entrance(s) and encourage more
parents and children to attend school on foot. The schemes also aim
to improve the overall traffic management around the school
entrance.
 
In
addition, it is proposed to introduce a School Safety Zone
immediately outside Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls. This is an
advisory 20mph speed limit which operates at school times. These
are signed with flashing amber lights.
 
To
date, an informal consultation has been undertaken with the local
schools where these trials are set to take place. Positive feedback
was received from both the schools and local
Councillors.
 
In
view of the above, it is considered appropriate to promote the
measures identified in the drawings appended to this
report.

Alternative options considered

More
extensive restrictions were proposed on Portland Road, Belgrave
Road and Winton Road but amended following Councillor
comments.
 
To
do nothing would not resolve any of the issues currently
experienced.