Purpose

The existing traffic signals at the Thornton
Road/Listerhills Road junction have been in place for a significant
number of years; the current layout does not provide any formal
pedestrian crossing facilities. The area has significant pedestrian
movements due to the presence of student accommodate and numerous
local businesses. As part of the Council’s ongoing City
Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) programme (Urban
Traffic Control element) it is proposed to upgrade the current
layout to enable signalised pedestrian phases. To enable safe
operation of the junction and mitigate for any capacity impacts, it
will be necessary to control parking on the junction approaches and
restrict certain vehicle turning manoeuvres. Traffic Regulation
Orders (TRO’s) are
required to facilitate the implementation of these measures.

Content

i) That approval be given to prepare and
advertise Traffic Regulation Orders for parking restrictions on
parts of Thornton Road and Listerhills Road and
prohibited/mandatory vehicle movements at the Thornton
Road/Listerhills Road junction.
ii) That any valid objections to the Orders are given consideration
by the Strategic Director Place and Portfolio Holder for
Regeneration, Planning and Transport.