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10.1

This report describes the
measures to restrict inappropriate parking at 12 locations across
the city through the introduction of double yellow lines (no
waiting at any time) and single Yellow (time restricted parking)
parking restrictions.
 
This report sets out objections
received, officer’s comments thereon and seeks a decision
from the Committee for the implementation of the double yellow line
and single yellow line parking restrictions.

10.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport,
Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-
 
(a) 
approves that the proposed Traffic Regulation
Orders, with amendments as described in this report, be made in
accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, with the
exception of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for Longacre Way
off the junction with Owlthorpe
Greenway;
 
(b) 
defers determination of the proposed Traffic
Regulation Order for Longacre Way off the junction with
Owlthorpe Greenway to the meeting of
the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee on 30
April 2025 pending a site visit by the Chair and any other
Committee member who is available; and
 
(c) 
notes that, following approval, officers will then
introduce the associated double yellow lines and single yellow
lines as shown on the plans in:
 
Appendix A - (Original TRO proposal plans);
Appendix B - (Revised TRO proposal plan);
 
and
inform the objectors accordingly.

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

The proposed measures will
address obstructive parking. This will improve access and
visibility and thereby safety for all road users. It will also
achieve the removal of parking that obstructs footways and thereby
improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and assist traffic
flow.

10.3.2

Having considered the response
from the public and other consultees, officers are recommending an
amended proposal. This reduces the scale of the original proposals
so as to address the concerns raised
albeit in a proportionate way which still delivers on its
objectives.

10.3.3

It is therefore recommended
that the proposal for a Traffic Regulation Order to introduce the
parking restrictions be implemented as, on balance, the benefits of
the amended scheme are considered to outweigh the concerns
raised.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

Alternative Option 1:
Do not introduce the proposed parking
restrictions
 
The only alternative is to not
introduce any parking restrictions at these locations. This is not
considered to be an acceptable option for all
of the locations previously mentioned in Section 2. The
measures proposed will contribute to pedestrian safety by improving
visibility at crossing points and prevent parking that obstructs
footways.

10.4.2

The improvement of sight lines
at junctions also contributes to vehicle safety. The removal of
obstructive parking ensures accessibility for all, including
emergency service vehicles.

10.4.3

Without the introduction of the
parking restrictions, outlined in this report, all road safety and
accessibility issues, for both pedestrians and vehicles, will
remain.

10.4.4

The beneficial effects of the
proposed measures do not incur the penalty of having adverse
effects on either the climate or the economy.

10.4.5

No other alternative to parking
restrictions have been considered as there are no other options
available that will have the impact to reduce or eliminate the
parking issues identified.