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10.1
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The committee considered a report by the
Executive Director for City Futures that detailed the consultation
response to proposals to introduce 20mph speed limits in High
Green, report the receipt of objections to the Speed Limit Order
and set out the Council’s response.
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10.2
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RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the
Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-
a) Approve that the High Green 20mph Speed
Limit Order be made, as advertised,
b) Note that objectors will then be informed
of the decision by the Council’s Traffic Regulations team and
the order implemented on street subject to no road safety issues
being identified through a Road Safety Audit (RSA) at the detailed
design stage.
c) Approve the introduction of a part time
20mph limit on Greengate Lane outside Greengate Lane Academy
subject to no road safety issues being identified through a Road
Safety Audit (RSA) at the detailed design stage.
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10.3
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Reasons for
Decision
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10.3.1
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The adoption of the Sheffield 20mph Speed
Limit Strategy established the principle of introducing sign-only
20mph speed limits in all suitable residential areas. Reducing the
speed of traffic in residential areas should, in the long term,
reduce the number and severity of collisions, reduce the fear of
accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more
pleasant, cohesive environment.
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10.3.2
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Having considered the response from the public
and other consultees it is recommended that the 20mph speed limit
in High Green be implemented as, on balance, the benefits of the
scheme in terms of safety and sustainability are considered to
outweigh the concerns raised.
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10.3.3
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It is also recommended that a part time,
advisory 20mph speed limit be introduced on Greengate Lane for the
same reasons.
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10.4
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Alternatives
Considered and Rejected
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10.4.1
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In light
of the objections received, consideration was given to
recommending the retention of the existing speed limit in High
Green. However, such a recommendation would run contrary to the
delivery of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. This would
also mean that pedestrian and cyclist safety would not be improved,
and this would be detrimental to the Council’s Active Travel
ambition and vision of Safer streets in our city
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