Agenda item

Satish Shah, Head of Transport Systems will be present to feedback on Highways and Transportation issues that have been previously raised at the Community Meeting.

Satish Shah, Head of Transport Systems was present to talk about how the highways and transport issues raised at previous meetings were currently being dealt with.

With regard to the issues raised, the following discussion took place:

Introducing 20mph limit on Guildford Road

It was reported that subject to approval from Cabinet, a programme of works for the introduction of 20mph zones on unclassified roads would be prepared. This would initially include roads where traffic calming had already taken place and where the 85^th percentile speed was 24mph or less. The Community Meeting was informed that Guilford Road had an 85^th percentile speed of 35mph which would make it ineligible for a 20mph zone.

Speeding on in the Meadvale Road Area

It was reported that Meadvale Road was ranked 41^st on the traffic calming priority list and therefore, given its low priority, a traffic calming scheme was not proposed for the road. It was noted however that the traffic calming priority list would be revised in 2010.

Speeding on Overdale Road

It was reported that a petition had been received regarding road safety in the Netherhall Road area following an accident. In response to this, the Cabinet Lead Member had asked officers to assess the Netherhall Road area and evaluate the priority of both Netherhall and Overdale Road with regard to taking a scheme forward.

A resident stated that congestion was also an issue on Overdale Road. Concern was also raised that parents parking on the road were ignoring the zig zag markings around Overdale School. A resident stated that complaints had been received that people were speeding on Shanklin Road and Shanklin Drive. Concern was also raised that people were parking and driving selfishly. A Member stated that the Zig Zag road markings around the school were advisory and were not legally enforceable. Concern had been raised by Teachers when they had tried to talk to people who had parked on the markings that parents had got abusive when the issue had been raised.

A resident queried whether speed humps could be introduced. A Member stated that due to Overdale Road being classed as an emergency road to allow emergency vehicles to pass, it would be difficult to introduce speed humps. Members stated that there had been an initial scheme designed for the area around Meadvale Road however they had asked for it to be redesigned.

Residents queried whether there would be consultation if a scheme was introduced. A Member stated that consultation was required.

Satish stated prior to any scheme, it would be made sure that there was proper consultation on any proposals. With regards to the parking enforcement, Satish commented that he would be speaking with the parking enforcement team and the Police.

Crossing on Welford Road

A resident raised concern that students did not have enough time to cross Welford Road. Satish agreed to look into this. The Chair requested that this be looked into in the current week.

Transport Study on London Road

It was reported that a meeting had been held with Councillor Grant following which the London Road “Before and After” study had been redrafted. It was also reported that a follow up meeting was to be arranged.

Rocking Concrete Slabs on Oakdene Road and Lambourne Road

It was reported that a petition on this issue had been submitted however concern was raised at the response that no funding was available. A Member stated that the response to correct the problem would have to be to remove the slabs and put new ones in and there was not enough funding available to do this. Residents were encouraged to write to the leader of the Council to voice their concerns.

Footway on Asquith Boulevard

It was reported that officers had looked at the footway works on Asquith Boulevard and confirmed that the footway levels were the same or similar when compared with before works were carried out. It was also stated that no level changes had been made to the rear of the footpath and the standard practice was to drain water across the path to the carriageway.

Speeding on Knighton Grange Road, Ratcliffe Road

It was reported that Knighton Grange Road and Ratcliffe Road were 41^st on the priority list therefore they were designated as low priority. Officers would be asking the Police to carry out enforcement in these areas.

The Community Meeting was informed that there was an experiment on Vehicle Activated Signs in city roads. The report on the effect of the signs was almost complete and it would be presented to the Director and the Cabinet Lead Member in December 2009 for their decision on the way forward. Once the plan was approved then Knighton Grange Road and Ratcliffe Road would be included in the priority list in liaison with the ward Councillors.

It was also reported that studies on the road safety measures and reviews of old traffic calming schemes on main roads were being carried out which would help Officers to identify the most effective features and value for money.

Potholes on Moorland Avenue

It was reported that this area had been recently repaired specifically at the junction with London Road.

Speed Survey Results on Overdale Road

The results of the speed survey carried out on 24 June 2006 were reported. The 85^th percentile speed was recorded as 29mph in the north east direction and 30mph in the south direction.

Residents also raised the following concerns:

• Parking on the pavement on Aberdale Road. Satish agreed to look into this issue.