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17.1
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Members considered a report of
the Executive Director of City Futures containing details of
the consultation response to proposals to introduce 20mph speed
limits Lodge Moor, report the receipt of objections to the Speed
Limit Order and set out the Council’s response.
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17.1.1
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Officers were thanked for their
flexibility and efficient turnaround of this scheme.
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17.2
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RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the
Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-
a) Approves that the Lodge Moor 20mph Speed
Limit Order be made, as advertised, in accordance with the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
b) Notes that objectors will then be informed
of the decision by the Council’s Traffic Regulations team and
that the order implemented on street subject to no road safety
issues being
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17.3
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Reasons for
Decision
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17.3.1
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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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17.3.2
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Having considered the response from the public
and other consultees it is recommended that the 20mph speed limit
in Lodge Moor 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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17.4
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Alternatives
Considered and Rejected
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17.4.1
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In light
of the objections received, consideration was given to
recommending the retention of the existing speed limit in Lodge
Moor (do nothing). 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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17.4.2
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Another possible option is to
reduce the scope of the scheme. This is not considered a suitable
option as it is contrary to the Council’s 20mph speed limit
strategy that aims to install 20mph limits on all suitable
residential roads.
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