Decision details
20mph Speed Limits - Area 13, Lyncombe/ Widcombe TRO
Decision Maker: Cllr Caroline Roberts, Cllr Paul Crossley
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Determination of TRO's to provide 20mph speed Limits within Lyncombe/ Widcombe (Area 13) following statutory consultation
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agrees that the speed limit order is approved as advertised.
Reasons for the decision:
A 20mph speed limit is recommended as other authorities which have introduced 20mph speed limits have evidence to show that it has beneficial effects. They include benefits to the environment, and it can encourage more walking and cycling.
A petition to include the A367 Wells Road, within the 20mph speed limit, was considered, but felt that it should not be imposed for the reasons set out within the Single Member Decision report.
Alternative options considered:
The option of implementing 20mph Speed Limit Zones using traffic calming measures was considered. A scheme based on this option would be impractical and unsuitable because of the close proximity of buildings and the cost.
Publication date: 19/03/2015
Date of decision: 17/03/2015
Effective from: 27/03/2015
Accompanying Documents:
- Decision E2725 20mph Speed Limit Area 13 TRO PDF 51 KB
- E2725 Area 13 Lyncombe / Widcombe 20mph TRO PDF 161 KB
- Appx 1 Dwg No TC8115/13/100 - Proposed Area PDF 3 MB
- Appx 2 Responses to Leaflet Drop PDF 96 KB
- Appx 3 Summary of Formal Objections and Officer Responses PDF 66 KB
- Appx 4 Equalities Impact Assessment PDF 169 KB
- E2345 - 20mph Speed Limit Implementation (Cabinet 11th April 2012)