Decision details
Newbridge/Weston/Lansdown(part), Kingsmead(part) 20mph Speed Limit TRO
Decision Maker: Cllr Roger Symonds
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The proposal is to introduce a permanent 20mph speed limit on the residential roads within the Newbridge,Weston, Lansdown(part), Kingsmead(part) areas of Bath
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agreed, subject to scheme delivery proposals being approved through the PID process, (1) to APPROVE the scheme as advertised; (2) to INFORM the objectors accordingly.
Reasons for the decision:
The introduction of a 20mph speed limit will improve the environment, and it should encourage more walking and cycling
Alternative options considered:
An alternative option to introduce a 20mph speed limit zone would have required the introduction of traffic calming measures but this was considered to be too expensive.
Publication date: 19/04/2013
Date of decision: 17/04/2013
Effective from: 27/04/2013
Accompanying Documents:
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