Decision details

To consider proposals for public consultation on phase 3 of the project to include West/Central area.

The committee received a report from the Project Manager regarding the Citywide 20mph Project - Phase 3 Consultation.

In response to members questions the Project Manager said the following:

       i.          In line with County Council policy there would be no 20mph zones on any ‘A’ or ‘B’ road, or any road where the average speed exceeded 24mph.

     ii.          Roads were currently being monitored to establish if their average speed exceeded 24mph.

   iii.          20mph zones should be self-enforcing and not require constant monitoring and police enforcement.

   iv.          Road layout would help lower speed.

    v.          The Police would undertake enforcement where required. Any areas of concerns should be highlighted through the Police priority setting process at Area Committees.

   vi.          Barton Road would be included in the consultation but as an ‘A’ road it would not be suitable for 20mph.

 vii.          Officers would look to ensure road markings were consistent throughout the City.

In response to public questions the Project Manager said the following:

       i.          Officers were investigating the appropriateness of using Flashing speed signs where needed.

     ii.          Success of the schemes would be determined by post implementation speed monitoring.

With regards to enforcement Councillor Hipkin felt it important to determine whether the public viewed it as a high, medium or low priority.

The following additional comments were made:

         i.          The success of any 20mph zone would rely on monitoring and enforcement in the early stages.

       ii.          Peak speeds on Maids Causeway were very high and enforcement was needed.

      iii.          Double yellow lines (and therefore no on-street parking) on the middle and bottom sections of Storeys Way allowed vehicles to travel at a high speed.

     iv.          Signage on Canterbury Street was confusing and led to people speeding. 

The Committee:

Resolved (nem con):

       i.          To note the project programme, and previous approvals from Environment Scrutiny Committee, and to note the proposed consultation area, consultation method, and content for Phase 3.

     ii.          To provide the comments and recommendations (as above) to the Executive Councillor for Planning, Policy and Transport (Councillor Kevin Blencowe) on the proposed consultation arrangements. Particularly with regard to which roads/sections of roads are specifically identified within Question 3 of the consultation document.