Agenda item

Furniss Avenue Zebra Crossing: Report on Proposed Scheme with Letter of Request to Change Crossing from a Zebra Crossing to a Light Controlled Crossing

Report of the Executive Director, Place

Decision:

7.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report describing the proposals for a zebra crossing to be located on Furniss Avenue close to both Totley Brook Road and a footpath. The report also outlined comments received following public and statutory consultations and any responses given.

 

 

7.2

RESOLVED: That:-

 

 

 

(a)

the request for a signal controlled crossing be noted but for the reasons stated in the report approval be given to the installation of a Zebra crossing on the grounds this will be on the desire line and that the overall pedestrian vehicular flows do not warrant a signal controlled crossing at this location; and

 

 

 

 

(b)

the relevant consultee be informed accordingly.

 

 

 

7.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

7.3.1

To improve pedestrian facilities and safety at the site of a very busy route to school.

 

 

7.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

7.4.1

At the time of assessment it was considered most appropriate to have a zebra crossing due to the relatively low traffic speed and the desire line. A light controlled crossing would need to be a minimum of 20m away from the junction with Totley Brook Road and would be difficult to site with the driveways to houses. Moving the crossing away from the desire line would mean it would be less likely to be used. The cost of a signalised crossing is much higher and would not provide materially improved benefits. Therefore it cannot be justified at this location.

 

 

7.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

 

 

 

None

 

 

7.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

 

 

 

None

 

 

7.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

 

 

 

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

 

 

7.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

 

 

 

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

 

Minutes:

7.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report describing the proposals for a zebra crossing to be located on Furniss Avenue close to both Totley Brook Road and a footpath. The report also outlined comments received following public and statutory consultations and any responses given.

 

 

7.2

RESOLVED: That:-

 

 

 

(a)

the request for a signal controlled crossing, on Furniss Avenue, be noted but for the reasons stated in the report, approval be given to the installation of a Zebra crossing on the grounds this will be on the desire line and that the overall pedestrian vehicular flows do not warrant a signal controlled crossing at this location; and

 

 

 

 

(b)

the relevant consultee be informed accordingly.

 

 

 

7.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

7.3.1

To improve pedestrian facilities and safety at the site of a very busy route to school.

 

 

7.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

7.4.1

At the time of assessment it was considered most appropriate to have a zebra crossing due to the relatively low traffic speed and the desire line. A light controlled crossing would need to be a minimum of 20m away from the junction with Totley Brook Road and would be difficult to site with the driveways to houses. Moving the crossing away from the desire line would mean it would be less likely to be used. The cost of a signalised crossing is much higher and would not provide materially improved benefits. Therefore it cannot be justified at this location.

 

 

 

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