7.1 |
The Executive Director, Place submitted a report describing the measures to be introduced during 2014 along the Gleadless Key Bus Routes to improve the punctuality and accessibility of services 20, 20A, 47, 48, 79 and 79 in the Gleadless area. It also set out officer’s response to an objection to a Traffic Regulation Order for proposed parking restrictions at the junction of Raeburn Road and Leighton Road. |
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7.2 |
RESOLVED: That:- |
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(a) |
the Traffic Regulation Orders described in the report be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; |
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(b) |
the Traffic Regulation Orders be introduced and other works described in the report; and |
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(c) |
the objector be informed accordingly. |
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7.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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7.3.1 |
The Traffic Regulation Orders and other works described in the report will contribute to an improvement in the accessibility and reliability of bus services in the Gleadless area. |
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7.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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7.4.1 |
Officers and the SYPTE have considered omitting the proposed parking restrictions from the junction of Raeburn Road and Leighton Road and relocating bus stop 22020 on to Raeburn Road but feel it would run contrary to objectives of the project for the reasons outlined in paragraphs 4.12 to 4.14 of the report. |
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7.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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7.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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7.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Simon Green, Executive Director, Place |
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7.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Economic and Environmental Wellbeing |