Decision Maker: Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 26, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 9.1 This report describes a proposal to restrict inappropriate parking at five locations across the city through the introduction of double yellow lines (no waiting at any time) parking restrictions.   It sets out objections received, officer’s comments thereon and seeks a decision from the Committee for the implementation of the double yellow line parking restrictions.     9.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-   (a)  approves that the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders, with amendments as described in this report, be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, with the exception of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for Parkside Road, Hillsborough;   (b)  approves that the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for Parkside Road, Hillsborough, as proposed originally without amendments, be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and   (c)  notes that, following approval, officers will then introduce the associated double yellow lines and single yellow lines as shown on the plans in:   Appendix A - (Original TRO proposal plans); Appendix B - (Revised TRO proposal plan) (with the exception of the TRO for Parkside Road, Hillsborough which will be introduced as set out in Appendix A);   and inform the objectors accordingly.     9.3 Reasons for Decision     9.3.1 The proposed measures will address obstructive parking. This will improve access, visibility and 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. Having considered the response from the public and other consultees, officers have made amendments to the original proposal and it is recommended that the Traffic Regulation Order to introduce the parking restrictions be implemented as amended as, on balance, the benefits of the scheme are considered to outweigh the concerns raised.     9.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     9.4.1 Alternative Option 1: Do not introduce the proposed parking restrictions   The only alternative is to not introduce any parking restrictions at these locations. This is not considered to be an acceptable option. The measures proposed will contribute to pedestrian safety by improving visibility at crossing points and prevent parking that obstructs footways.     9.4.2 The improvement of sight lines at junctions also contributes to vehicle safety. The removal of obstructive parking ensures accessibility for all, including emergency service vehicles.     9.4.3 Without the introduction of the parking restrictions, outlined in this report, all road safety and accessibility issues, for both pedestrians and vehicles, will remain.     9.4.4 The beneficial effects of the proposed measures do not incur the penalty of having adverse effects on either the climate or the economy.     9.4.5 Other than the review of the proposals at Luke Lane and Aldene Road which is explained in Section 2.3, no other alternative to parking restrictions have been considered as there are no other options available that will have the impact to reduce or eliminate the parking issues identified.