Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 26, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 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.