Issue - decisions

Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy: Responses to a proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit in Greystones and Whirlow

09/06/2016 - Objections to Proposed 20mph Speed Limit in Firth Park and Woodhouse

5.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report describing the response from residents to the proposed introduction of a 20mph speed limit in Firth Park and Woodhouse, reporting the receipt of objections and setting out the Council’s response.

 

 

5.2

RESOLVED: That:-

 

 

 

(a)

the Firth Park and Woodhouse 20mph Speed Limit Orders as described in this report be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

 

 

 

 

(b)

the objectors be informed accordingly; and

 

 

 

 

(c)

a proposal be submitted to Cabinet to affect the necessary works to implement the proposed 20mph speed limits, subject to the appropriate approvals being obtained through the City Council’s Capital Gateway Process.

 

 

 

5.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

5.3.1

Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas will, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of accidents, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment.

 

 

5.3.2

The introduction of a 20mph speed limit in these areas would be in-keeping with the City’s approved 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. Having considered the objections to the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in Firth Park the officer view is that the reasons set out in this report for making the Speed Limit Order outweigh the objections. 

 

 

5.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

5.4.1

The objections relate to the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits into residential areas, and therefore the approved Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. As such, no alternative options have been considered.

 

 

5.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

 

 

 

None

 

 

5.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

 

 

 

None

 

 

5.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

 

 

 

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

 

 

5.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

 

 

 

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing