Decision details

This report is to seek approval to implement a small road safety scheme at the junction of Firth Park Road and Bolsover Road. The scheme should reduce vehicle speeds at this junction and make it easier for pedestrians to cross the road.

To approve the introduction of a small road safety scheme at the junction of Firth Park Road and Bolsover Road for implementation subject to:

a) confirmation of sufficient funding within the Local Transport Plan allocation Road Safety block

b) approval of the scheme via the Capital Approval gateway Process

The introduction this small road safety scheme should reduce the number and severity of collisions. It will also help to reduce vehicle speeds and make it easier for pedestrians to cross the road at this location.

This scheme was designed in 2015/16 and will be implemented in 2017/18 to tie in with Amey core works in the area.

Do nothing option - No accident savings scheme will be introduced, resulting in no reduction in number and severity of road traffic collisions at this location.