Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 12, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 9.1 To report details of the consultation response to proposals to introduce a 20mph speed limit in Walkley, report the receipt of objections to the Speed Limit Order and set out the Council’s response.     9.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee approves that the Walkley 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 Walkley 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.