Agenda item

Potter Hill Lane/Cottam Road Traffic Regulation Order (Bus Hotspot)

Report of the Executive Director, Place

Decision:

4.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining the results of public consultation and objections to a Traffic Regulation Order in relation to bus hotspots at Potter Hill Lane and Cottam Road and making recommendations on a way forward.

 

 

4.2

RESOLVED: That:-

 

 

 

(a)

the Cabinet Member approves the revised scheme and requests its implementation to introduce double yellow lines and a parking bay as shown in Appendix B of the report, subject to confirmation of costs after detailed design;

 

 

 

 

(b)

the Traffic Regulation Order relating to the proposed waiting restrictions be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and

 

 

 

 

(c)

the objector be informed accordingly.

 

 

 

4.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

4.3.1

The revised scheme described in the report will still contribute to improving journey times and reliability for bus services along this route. At the same time, it addresses the concerns of objectors to the original proposal.

 

 

4.3.2

The scheme is being designed in detailed with funding available in 2015/16 to allow the scheme to be built.

 

 

4.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

4.4.1

The alternative options were outlined within the report.

 

 

4.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

 

 

 

None

 

 

4.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

 

 

 

None

 

 

4.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

 

 

 

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

 

 

4.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

 

 

 

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

 

Minutes:

4.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining the results of public consultation and objections to a Traffic Regulation Order in relation to bus hotspots at Potter Hill Lane and Cottam Road and making recommendations on a way forward.

 

 

4.2

RESOLVED: That:-

 

 

 

(a)

the Cabinet Member approves the revised scheme and requests its implementation to introduce double yellow lines and a parking bay as shown in Appendix B of the report, subject to confirmation of costs after detailed design;

 

 

 

 

(b)

the Traffic Regulation Order relating to the proposed waiting restrictions be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and

 

 

 

 

(c)

the objector be informed accordingly.

 

 

 

4.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

4.3.1

The revised scheme described in the report will still contribute to improving journey times and reliability for bus services along this route. At the same time, it addresses the concerns of objectors to the original proposal.

 

 

4.3.2

The scheme is being designed in detailed with funding available in 2015/16 to allow the scheme to be built.

 

 

4.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

4.4.1

The alternative options were outlined within the report.

 

 

 

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