Issue - meetings

The purpose of the report by the Director of Regeneration is to consider the public responses to the consultation regarding proposals to implement speed cushions on Locksway Road.

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member for Traffic and Transportation approves the installation of speed cushions along Locksway Road as set out in Appendix 1 of the report. 

The Cabinet Member for Traffic and Transportation approved the installation of speed cushions along Locksway Road (as set out in Appendix 1 of the report). 

Michelle Love, Safer Travel Manager, presented her report and set out the background to the traffic calming measures.   Data for Locksway Road traffic indicated an average speed of 29mph in a 20mph zone, causing accidents, so the scheme had been consulted upon and the report set out the comments made in objection.

Councillor Stagg was very familiar with this road and knew that the police would not be able to constantly enforce the speed restriction but took part in educational campaigns with drivers.

Councillor Heaney asked about consultation with the emergency services on the speed bumps and it was confirmed that they had been and the style used was rubberised and were not the full width of the road. Councillor Bosher also asked about the effectiveness of these bumps that had some give; the speed humps were constructed in accordance with the Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999 and were also used elsewhere in the city.

Councillor Stagg asked about the safety margin for cyclists.  She welcomed these safety measures which were also visual deterrents to speeding.

DECISION:

The Cabinet Member for Traffic and Transportation approved the installation of speed cushions along Locksway Road (as set out in Appendix 1 of the report).