Decision details

12.1

The committee considered a report by the Executive Director of City Futures that set out a proposed programme of part-time advisory 20mph speed limits outside schools using funding from the Road Safety Fund (RSF).

12.2

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

1.    Approve the design and installation of a programme of part-time advisory 20mph speed limits outside schools using funding from the Road Safety Fund (RSF) subject to the outcome of consultation prior to implementation and no objections being received.

2.    Approve the introduction of the first seven part-time advisory school 20mph speed limits in the priority order set out in the report.

12.3

Reasons for Decision

12.3.1

Advisory 20mph speed limits outside schools are a low-cost method of reducing speeds at the start and end of the school day in the vicinity of the school. They act to slow drivers at the time of day when vulnerable young people are walking to or from school.

12.3.2

20mph advisory limits in these chosen locations is a cost effect way of achieving the following outcomes:

• Reduction in traffic speeds

• Improve road safety for all by reducing the number and severity of road traffic collisions

• Safer school entrances

• Promote a more pleasant local environment and encourage active journeys

• Improve air quality

12.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

12.4.1

The alternative option is to do nothing and retain the existing speed limit. However, such a recommendation would run contrary to the delivery of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. This would also mean that pedestrian safety at school times would not be improved, and this would be detrimental to the Council’s Active Travel ambition and vision of Safer streets in our City.