Decision details

This report describes the measures advertised in a Traffic Regulation Order to restrict parking on Baslow Road and the roads of Totley Grange associated with the installation of a new signal controlled pedestrian crossing on Baslow Road

It sets out the Officers response to objections received and seeks a decision from the Cabinet Member for Transport and Development.

Items relating to the Baslow Road Traffic Regulation Order should be made in accordance with the Road Traffic regulation Act 1984 including associated road markings and traffic signs.

On the 3^rd September 2018 a three car shunt collision occurred on Baslow Road in the vicinity of the junction with Totley Grange Road. The lead vehicle, heading in the direction of the school, stopped due to an oncoming vehicle. Their path being obstructed by a vehicle parked along the frontage of the school on Baslow Road. The following vehicle failed to stop and collided with the lead vehicle. A further vehicle travelling in the same direction also collided with the second vehicle, further pushing the second vehicle into the lead vehicle. The principal contributory factor in this collision was parking on Baslow Road near the school. A secondary contributory factor was driving too fast for the conditions, attributed to the second and third vehicles involved.

The proposed waiting restrictions will prevent stopping at school start and finish times along the frontage of the school, will improve visibility and safety for all road users and will mitigate against further instances of this nature.

Alternative locations were considered for the controlled crossing but were discounted on road safety, buildability, accessibility and amenity grounds.

Traditional yellow line restrictions and school keep clear markings were considered but discounted as ineffective and could compromise road safety in this location.