Issue - items at meetings - Queen's Park Safer Routes to Schools Scheme - Consultation report

Report of the Acting Director of Environment (copy attached).

(1)         That the Cabinet Member gives approval to implement the measures at the identified sites:

§         Freshfield Road,

§         Egremont Place

§         Queens Park Road. 

(2)         That the Cabinet Member approves the advertising of an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 in respect of elements in the preferred scheme.

44.1         The Cabinet Member considered a report of the Acting Director of Environment concerning the implementation of the Queen’s Park Safer Routes to School Scheme measures following consultation, which would focus on improving road safety for children, parents and carers travelling to and from nursery or school.

44.2    The Cabinet Member reported that the locations had been chosen due to the number of collisions in the area during school journey times over the last three years. 

44.3    Councillor Mitchell welcomed the report.  She asked how the reduction in the budget had impacted on the scheme as delivered.  For example, had there been any deferral of residents’ requests?  The Assistant Director, Sustainable Transport replied that adjustments had been made to the budget.  It was the intention to take the whole scheme forward over a two year period.

44.5    Councillor Fryer welcomed the report.  She hoped the improvements would be implemented as quickly as possible. 

44.6    Councillor West referred to the motorcycle bay in Freshfield Road, which was obstructing visibility.  He asked if this could be removed.  Councillor West also asked if there could be additional signage for the pedestrian refuge in Egremont Place.  The Assistant Director Sustainable Transport replied that officers would investigate to see if additional signage was necessary.  The need for the motorcycle bay would also be investigated. 

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

(1)         That the measures be implemented at the identified sites:

§         Freshfield Road,

§         Egremont Place

§         Queens Park Road. 

(2)         That approval be given for the advertising of an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 in respect of elements in the preferred scheme.