Decision details
The Dale, Woodseats - Outcome of Public Consultation into Proposed 20mph Speed Limit.
PDF 68 KBDecision status: Recommendations Approved
Purpose:
To report the outcome of the public consultation undertaken on the proposed 20mph speed limit on The Dale and Scarsdale Road, Woodseats.
Decision:
1) Make The Dale Woodseats 20mph Speed Limit Order 2018 in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and
2) submit a proposal to affect the necessary works to introduce the proposed 20mph speed limit in accordance with the Capital Gateway Process.
Reasons for the decision:
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1) Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas will, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of accidents, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment. |
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2) The introduction of a 20mph speed limit on the Dale and part of Scarsdale Road would be in-keeping with the City’s approved 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. |
Alternative options considered:
The principle of sign-only 20mph speed limits has been established in the approved Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy and, as such, no alternative options have been considered.
Publication date: 17/04/2018
Date of decision: 16/04/2018
Effective from: 24/04/2018
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