Decision details

10.1

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director-City Futures detailing the objections to the advertised Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) required to fulfil the objectives of the Kelham Island and Neepsend Active Travel and Public Transport Scheme. If approved, the TRO will revoke other, existing TRO and introduce new provisions as necessary so as to implement bus lanes, bus gates, one-way restrictions, prohibition of motor vehicles and speed limit amendments.

The report also sets out the background to the scheme which the order is intended

to facilitate, other consultation comments, officer feedback and recommendations.

10.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:

• Consider the objections to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

• Authorise the making of the TRO with the following modifications to the

original proposal:

§  The removal of the one way on Percy Street between Neepsend

§  Lane and Burton Road

§  The removal of the one ways on Rowland Street and Wilson Street

§  The removal of the prohibition of motor vehicles on Vicar Lane

§  A reduction in the length of the prohibition of motor vehicles on Neepsend Lane from 88m to 20m from its junction with Burton Road.

• Note that a further, separate TRO will be promoted on Paradise Street and

Silver Street to improve access to a business on Paradise Street.

• Inform all objectors accordingly.

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

The proposed Kelham Island and Neepsend Active Travel and

Public Transport scheme aims to:

·       Reinforce and support the regeneration of Kelham Island and Neepsend by providing sustainable access into the city centre through new, high-quality cycling and walking infrastructure and improved routes for bus services.

·       Provide attractive sustainable travel outcomes for the growing resident population and complement proposals for the Shalesmoor Gateway and other local active travel schemes.

The proposed TRO is required in order to deliver the scheme and meet the above aims.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

All the elements of the TRO are required to enable the implementation of the Kelham and Neepsend Active Travel and Public Transport Scheme. Without the TRO the full benefits of this scheme will not be realised.