Agenda item

8.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report considering a request by petitioners for measures to reduce vehicle speeds on Goddard Hall Road, Cannon Hall Road, Hampton Road, Crabtree Close and Fir Vale Road.

8.2

RESOLVED: That:-

(a)

the concerns of the petitioners be addressed by including their streets in a future 20mph speed limit area;

(b)

proposals be brought forward for a 20mph speed limit as part of the City-wide roll out of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy in accordance with the approved prioritisation method; and

(c)

the lead petitioner be informed of the decision.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

Funding identified for the delivery of 20mph speed limit schemes during the 2013/14 financial year had been fully allocated to the installation of seven 20mph areas.

8.3.2

In future years funding will be allocated in accordance with the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. Scheme selection will be prioritised according to the accident record and delivery will be coordinated with the Streets Ahead maintenance programme.

8.3.3

There were waiting restrictions currently being progressed for this area which will address issues around junctions, thus improving safety.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The report had investigated the requests made by the petitioners and had recommended that no immediate actions were needed. Under these circumstances no alternatives had been considered.

8.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

8.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

8.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

8.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

8.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report considering a request by petitioners for measures to reduce vehicle speeds on Goddard Hall Road, Cannon Hall Road, Hampton Road, Crabtree Close and Fir Vale Road.

8.2

RESOLVED: That:-

(a)

the concerns of the petitioners be addressed by including their streets in a future 20mph speed limit area;

(b)

proposals be brought forward for a 20mph speed limit as part of the City-wide roll out of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy in accordance with the approved prioritisation method; and

(c)

the lead petitioner be informed of the decision.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

Funding identified for the delivery of 20mph speed limit schemes during the 2013/14 financial year had been fully allocated to the installation of seven 20mph areas.

8.3.2

In future years funding will be allocated in accordance with the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. Scheme selection will be prioritised according to the accident record and delivery will be coordinated with the Streets Ahead maintenance programme.

8.3.3

There were waiting restrictions currently being progressed for this area which will address issues around junctions, thus improving safety.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The report had investigated the requests made by the petitioners and had recommended that no immediate actions were needed. Under these circumstances no alternatives had been considered.