Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 13, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Salford City Council - Record of Decision   I, Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development in exercise of the powers contained within the Council Constitution, do hereby:   Authorise the implementation of the Traffic Regulation Order below in the modified form, as set out in the report.   CITY OF SALFORD (A666 MANCHESTER ROAD) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2024   The Reasons are: That the necessary action be taken under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to advertise the intention to make the Traffic Order to introduce City Of Salford (A666 Manchester Road) (Prohibition Of Waiting) Order 2024. Implementation of this order will promote safer traffic flow. The restrictions would improve visibility for pedestrians and vehicles at the crossing. It will also stop cars parking close to the crossing, which will assist in the general highway safety for all road users.   Options considered and rejected were: Officers investigated the possibility of introducing limited waiting restrictions adjacent to the pedestrian refuge coinciding with the school peak times but this was not taken forward as the visibility splays for the pedestrians need to be maintained at all times as the crossing point is used by regular commuters at nearby bus stops, children from Clifton Primary School and Church attendees.    Assessment of Risk: The scheme has been designed in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual and Traffic Sign Regulations and General Directions 2016. The scheme will contribute to improving the safety of all highway users.    The source of funding: The scheme is funded by Swinton & Pendlebury Highways Devolved Budget 2024-2025   Legal Advice obtained: The Council, by virtue of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 can introduce orders to manage traffic. Where Traffic Regulation Orders are required, they should not give rise to any particular legal implications, provided the works and procedures are carried out in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements, which would include the consideration of any objections to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order.   Financial Advice obtained: There are no direct financial implications contained within this report.   Procurement Advice obtained: There are no procurement implications contained within this report.   The following documents have been used to assist the decision process: Proposal Plan and Lead Member Report.   Contact Officer: Ali Saeed    Tel No. 07591352117             Email: ali.saeed@salford.gov.uk   This decision is not subject to consideration by another Lead Member.   The appropriate scrutiny panel to call-in the decision is the Growth & Prosperity Scrutiny Panel.     Signed: Councillor McCusker                                                 Dated: 13th November 2024 Lead Member for Planning, Transport & Sustainable Development                 This decision was published on 20th November 2024.   This decision will come into force on 27th November 2024, unless it is called-in in accordance with the decision-making process rules.