Agenda item
A Vision for Safer Roads in Sheffield
- Meeting of Cabinet Highways Committee, Thursday 10 January 2013 1.30 pm (Item 9.)
- View the background to item 9.
Report of the Executive Director, Place.
Decision:
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The Executive Director, Place submitted a report setting out the Council’s vision and aspirations for Safer Roads in Sheffield for the short term and over the long term for the next 15 years. |
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10.2 |
RESOLVED: That the Committee:- |
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approves ‘A Vision for Safer Roads in Sheffield’; |
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requests that consultation be undertaken on ‘A Vision for Safer Roads’ with all relevant stakeholders; and |
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requests that ‘A Vision for Safer Roads in Sheffield’ be incorporated into the revised ‘A Vision for Excellent Transport in Sheffield’. |
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Reasons for Decision |
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To ensure that the Council had a clear strategic approach to transport for the next 15 years. |
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10.3.2 |
The ‘Vision for Safer Roads in Sheffield’ will, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of collisions and casualties, 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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Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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An alternative option would be not to have a 15 year vision for Safer Roads in Sheffield. However, this would mean that there would be no strategic long term, distinct plan for Road Safety in Sheffield, focussed on the City’s priorities. |
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10.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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10.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Simon Green, Executive Director, Place |
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10.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Economic and Environmental Wellbeing |
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Minutes:
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10.1 |
The Executive Director, Place submitted a report setting out the Council’s vision and aspirations for Safer Roads in Sheffield for the short term and over the long term for the next 15 years. |
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10.2 |
RESOLVED: That the Committee:- |
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(a) |
approves ‘A Vision for Safer Roads in Sheffield’; |
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(b) |
requests that consultation be undertaken on ‘A Vision for Safer Roads’ with all relevant stakeholders; and |
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(c) |
requests that ‘A Vision for Safer Roads in Sheffield’ be incorporated into the revised ‘A Vision for Excellent Transport in Sheffield’. |
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10.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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10.3.1 |
To ensure that the Council had a clear strategic approach to transport for the next 15 years. |
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10.3.2 |
The ‘Vision for Safer Roads in Sheffield’ will, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of collisions and casualties, 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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10.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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10.4.1 |
An alternative option would be not to have a 15 year vision for Safer Roads in Sheffield. However, this would mean that there would be no strategic long term, distinct plan for Road Safety in Sheffield, focussed on the City’s priorities. |
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10.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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10.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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10.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Simon Green, Executive Director, Place |
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10.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Economic and Environmental Wellbeing |
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