Decision Maker: Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 28, 2026

Purpose: Report will provide an update on the scheme and the outcome of the public consultation.

Content: 9.1 Members of the committee considered a report of the Executive Director, City Futures setting out the consultation responses received in relation to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and Speed Limit Order (SLO) for the A625 Safer Roads Scheme, including formal objections. It details the nature of these objections and provides the Council’s response.     9.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee –   a)    Considers the objections to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order and speed limit order associated with the A625 Safer Road Scheme. b)    Having regard to those objections, approves that the TRO and SLO be made and in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. c)    Notes that all respondents will then be informed accordingly by the Council’s Traffic Regulations team. d)    Approves the implementation of a A625 Safer Road Scheme, subject to authorisation of the project through the capital gateway process and 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 Council has a statutory duty under the Road Traffic Act 1988 to promote road safety and, where it has carried out studies into collisions arising out of the use of vehicles on roads for which it is the highway authority, take such measures as appear to it to be appropriate for preventing such collisions.     9.3.2 The A625 Safer Roads scheme aims to reduce road traffic collisions, particularly focused on reducing KSIs casualties by implementing road safety measures on a route with the hight injury collision rates.     9.3.3 To contribute to the creation of a safer residential environment, which will allow easier access to local facilities for all.     9.3.4 A reduction in vehicle speeds can potentially reduce vehicle emissions and this will contribute towards improved air quality.     9.3.5 Road safety schemes can reduce the intimidatory impact of traffic on our neighbourhoods and make walking and cycling in these areas safer and more attractive; the outcome of this is to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and improving personal health.     9.3.6 It is therefore recommended that the Committee: 1. Considers the objections to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order and speed limit order associated with the A625 Safer Road Scheme. 2. Having regard to those objections, approves that the TRO and SLO be made and in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. 3. Note that all respondents will then be informed accordingly by the Council’s Traffic Regulations Team. 4. Approves the implementation of a A625 Safer Road Scheme, subject to authorisation of the project through the capital gateway process and road safety issues being identified through a Road Safety Audit (RSA) at the detailed design stage     9.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     9.4.1 Alternative Option 1: Do Nothing   This option has been considered but is not deemed appropriate as this will result in projects to lower collisions not being delivered. The Road Safety Fund gives us the opportunity for economic, environmental, and societal benefits.     9.4.2 Alternative Option 2:   Implement the A625 Safer Roads Scheme.