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13.1

The Committee
considered a report of the Executive Director-City Futures
detailing the
consultation response to proposals to introduce 20mph speed limits
in Westfield, report the receipt of objections to the Speed Limit
Order and set out the Council’s response.

 

 

13.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the
Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:
 

 

1.   
Approve that the Westfield
20mph Speed Limit Order be made, as advertised, in accordance with
the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Objectors will then be
informed of the decision by the Council’s Traffic Regulations
team and the order implemented on street subject to no road safety
issues being identified through a Road Safety Audit (RSA) at the
detailed design stage.
 
2.   
Approve the introduction of a
part time 20mph limit on Westfield Northway outside Shortbrook
Primary School subject to no road safety issues being identified
through a RSA at the detailed design stage

 

 

13.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

13.3.1

The
adoption of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy established
the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits in all
suitable residential areas. Reducing the speed of traffic in
residential areas should, in the long term, reduce the number and
severity of collisions, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage
sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of
a more pleasant, cohesive environment.

 

 

13.3.2

Having
considered the response from the public and other consultees it is
recommended that the 20mph speed limit in Westfield be implemented
as, on balance, the benefits of the scheme in terms of safety and
sustainability are considered to outweigh the concerns
raised.

 

 

13.3.3

It is
also recommended that a part time 20mph limit on
Westfield
Northway
outside Shortbrook Primary School be approved.

 

 

13.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

13.4.1

In light
of the objections received, consideration was given to recommending
the retention of the existing speed limit in Westfield. However,
such a recommendation would run contrary to the delivery of the
Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. This would also mean that
pedestrian and cyclist safety would not be improved, and this would
be detrimental to the Council’s Active Travel ambition and
vision of Safer streets in our city.