Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 30, 2024

Purpose:

Content: 9.1 To report the receipt of objections and concerns to the advertised Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) required to fulfil the objectives of the Connecting Sheffield: Abbeydale Road and Ecclesall Road project. If approved, the TRO will replace existing TROs and implement amendments to bus lanes and amendments to waiting and loading restrictions.   The report also sets out the background to the scheme which the order is intended to facilitate, other consultation comments, officer feedback and recommendations.     9.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-   1.     considers the objections to the proposed TRO; and   2.     authorises the making of the TRO as set out in the TRO plans in Appendix B and notes that officers will then inform all objectors accordingly.     9.3 Reasons for Decision     9.3.1 The proposed Connecting Sheffield: Abbeydale Road and Ecclesall Road project aims to:   ·       Improve sustainable access along the London Road, Abbeydale Road and Ecclesall Road corridors both to and from the city centre. ·       Provide the opportunity for faster, more reliable, more consistent, more attractive and more viable bus services along the London Road, Abbeydale Road and Ecclesall Road corridors.     9.3.2 The proposed TRO is required in order to implement the scheme and meet the above aims.     9.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     9.4.1 All elements of the TRO are required to enable the full implementation of the Connecting Sheffield: Abbeydale Road and Ecclesall Road project. Without the TRO the full benefits of this project will not be realised.