65 NETHERLANDS AVENUE, ROYDS/WIBSEY/WYKE - PETITION PDF 1 MB
Full Council at its meeting held on 18 October 2016 received a petition from the residents of Netherlands Avenue requesting control measures to reduce the amount of vehicles passing through Netherlands Avenue, deter vehicles abusing the Access Only Order and reduce vehicle speeds and noise levels.
The petition was referred to this committee for consideration at its meeting held on 24 November, where it was resolved:
‘That consideration of the petition be deferred to allow for further
consultation to be undertaken with ward councillors and residents
with a view to looking at all the options and clarification of traffic
survey data’
The Strategic Director Place will submit a report (Document “AK”) which sets out a response to the petition, which also includes details of a recent traffic survey.
Recommended –
(1) That no further action be taken on the request for additional traffic measures such as traffic calming or a closureon Netherlands Avenue.
(2) That officers investigate the feasibility of installation of pedestrian islands on Netherlands Avenue and discuss findings with ward members.
(3) That officers continue to seek the prioritisation of enforcement action on Netherlands Avenue through the ward partnership meetings.
(4) That the lead petitioner be informed accordingly.
Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee
(Andrew Smith - 01274 434674) |
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That officers investigate the feasibility of installation of pedestrian islands on Netherlands Avenue and discuss the findings with ward members.
(2) That officers continue to seek the prioritisation of enforcement action on Netherlands Avenue through the ward partnership meetings.
(3) That officers organise pedestrian surveys on Netherlands Avenue, following consultation with ward members and the head of the local school, to determine if a pedestrian crossing facility is justified and ,if appropriate, add this location to the list for future consideration from the Safer Roads budget.
(4) That the lead petitioner be informed accordingly.
ACTION: Strategic Director Place
(Andrew Smith - 01274 434674) |
Environment & Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Minutes:
Full Council at its meeting held on 18 October 2016 received a petition from the residents of Netherlands Avenue requesting control measures to reduce the amount of vehicles passing through Netherlands Avenue, deter vehicles abusing the Access Only Order and reduce vehicle speeds and noise levels.
The petition was referred to this committee for consideration at its meeting held on 24 November, where it was resolved:
‘That consideration of the petition be deferred to allow for further consultation to be undertaken with ward councillors and residents with a view to looking at all the options and clarification of traffic survey data’.
The Strategic Director Place submitted a report (Document “AK”) which set out a response to the petition, which also included details of a recent traffic survey.
The Principal Engineer Highways stated that an additional traffic count survey had been undertaken which had revealed no further collisions and although vehicle speeds were slightly down, there had been a corresponding increase in traffic flows. He added that a meeting had taken place with Ward Councillors and the lead petitioner following the outcome of the survey.
It was explained that given the scale and layout of Netherlands Avenue any traffic management measures would incur considerable costs and given the lack of consensus for traffic calming and closure in the area the pursuit of such measures was not recommended. However, the installation of pedestrian islands in the vicinity of the scout hut would allow for safe crossing, and may also reduce vehicle speeds
The lead petitioner was present at the meeting and stated the following points:
· That the residents would like confirmation in writing as to the action Bradford Council will take in response to the petition and ... view the full minutes text for item 65