Issue - items at meetings - CIVITAS Road Safety Campaign

Report of the Director of Environment (copy attached).

(1)         That the Cabinet Member gives approval to progress the five sites in London Road and Lewes Road (as identified in paragraph 3.3 of this report) to detailed design stage and advertise Traffic Regulation Orders.

91.1               The Cabinet Member considered a report of the Director of Environment concerning the CIVITAS Road Safety Campaign project and seeking approval to progress the identified sites to Detailed Design stage and to advertise any necessary Traffic Regulation Orders (for copy see minute book).

91.2               The Cabinet Member stated that, ideally, such projects would not be needed, however, given that the need was driven by accidents, he was pleased to see that efforts were being made to improve road safety amongst the most vulnerable road users. He added that it was encouraging to hear that such minor interventions had the potential to make a significant impact on people’s lives.

91.3               Councillor Davey welcomed the report and agreed that many benefits could come from small scale projects. He stated that the de-cluttering of London Road would make a significant difference to the area and improve safety. He added that the Another London Road Group were likely to appreciate the installation of central refuges.

91.4               RESOLVED - That having considered the information and the reasons set out in the report, the Cabinet Member accepted the following recommendation:

(1)         That approval be given to progress the five sites in London Road and Lewes Road to detailed design stage and advertise Traffic Regulation Orders.