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.  

Martin Hayes, Team Leader, Transport Systems provided an update on how the highways and transport issues raised at previous meetings were currently being dealt with.

The following discussion took place:

20mph zones on unclassified roads

The Community Meeting was informed that a report was currently being prepared and would be going before the Leicester City Council’s Cabinet in May 2010. If it was recommended that 20mph zones be introduced on all residential streets then areas in the Knighton ward could be included in the proposed works programme. It was agreed that a further update on this be provided at a future meeting.

Speeding on Overdale Road

It was reported that officers had identified problems outside Overdale Road School which could be solved by simple remedial measures such as the reduction of the width of the road at the junctions by widening the footways and by narrowing the road at the locations covered by the yellow school keep clear markings both on Overdale Road and Eastcourt Road. This would again be achieved by widening the footway. The Community Meeting was informed that at present there was not sufficient funding to carry out these works however a scheme could possibly be included in the next Local Transport Plan which would begin in April 2011. Members agreed to lobby to get the measures introduced in Overdale Road to make it safer.

ZigZag Markings on Overdale Road

It was reported that the zig zag markings were not enforceable as they did not contain a Traffic Regulation Order. It was noted however that the Police could enforce in the area if there was obstruction. It was queried what the cost was of a Traffic Regulation Order. Mark stated that it was in the region of £2,500 to £3,000.

Parking on the Pavement on Aberdale Road

It was reported that Civil Enforcement Officers had been asked to pay attention to vehicles parking illegally and causing obstruction where there were parking restrictions in place. It was further reported that where there was obstructive parking and there was no restrictions, matters would be referred to the Police.

Signal Timings for Crossing near the Welford Road/Overdale Road Junction

It was reported that following a previous request from a resident the signal timings at the junction had been reviewed and the duration of the green man crossing period over Welford Road had been increased. It was further reported that following concern raised at the last meeting, further observations had been carried out and this had resulted in a further increase to the crossing time for pedestrians.

Parking Restrictions on Pendlebury Drive

It was reported that there were 300 requests for changes to waiting restrictions which were considered by the Director of Regeneration, Highways and Transportation. It was concluded that whilst the waiting restrictions on Pendlebury Drive were justifiable, they were not a priority and a variety of other schemes were identified from the requests list to be funded from the citywide Traffic Regulation Order budget. It was further reported that the request remained on the database and would be considered again for implementation from the citywide budget whenever funding was available.

Residents also raised the following concerns:

• A resident stated that they had asked the City Council for an increase in signage on Ratcliffe Road. He commented that the Council in February last year had agreed to put more signage up on Ratcliffe Road and Knighton Drive however had not done so. Martin agreed to look into this query.

• Concern was raised that buses were allowed to pass through Avenue Road extension. Martin stated that Avenue Road extension was part of the 20mph review and this issue could be looked at during the review.