Decision details

6.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining the objections received to proposals for a zebra crossing on Coisley Hill / Sheffield Road, Woodhouse. The report sought a decision on how the scheme should be progressed in light of this objection.

6.2

RESOLVED: That:-

(a)

the crossing be implemented, subject to marginal re-location if possible;

(b)

the waiting restrictions around the corners of Ashwell Road are implemented; and

(c)

the objector is informed of the decision taken.

6.3

Reasons for Decision

6.3.1

The new survey confirms that the zebra in the proposed location best serves the main pedestrian desire line for the majority of the time.

6.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

6.4.1

Doing nothing has been considered, that is not implementing the proposed zebra crossing. This would mean that conditions for pedestrians crossing Sheffield Road would remain unimproved. Also recruitment and retention of School Crossing Wardens is difficult. If the current warden left and the position was not filled then the main pedestrian desire line would be left unprotected.

6.4.2

Relocating the crossing has been considered. This would address the concerns raised that the proposed crossing does not serve pedestrian movements to the shop, working men’s club and bus stops. However, no other suitable safe location has been identified.  Moving the crossing slightly nearer the shop move mean removing all the parking outside the shop.  There is not enough physical room to put it between Wolverley Road and Ashwell Road and would mean that at least one bus stop would need to be moved. Moving the crossing near to the Social Club would mean substantial loss of residential parking and again moving at least one bus stop.  It would leave the stronger desire line by the school, albeit one only used for relatively short periods of the day, unprotected, perhaps increasing risk to people crossing at this point including the school crossing patrol.

6.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

6.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

6.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Laraine Manley, Executive Director, Place

6.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing