PURPOSE
1. To approve the Isle of Wight Council (Various Streets,
Cowes, IW) (Traffic Regulation) Order No1 2003.
BACKGROUND
2. A number of amendments
of the yellow line waiting restrictions were advertised in March 2003 after
consultation with the Police to address a number of road safety issues in
Cowes, and the following representations have been received.
STRATEGIC CONTEXT
3. The
recommended Orders will contribute to the delivery of targets under Theme 1 of
the Community Strategy (Guaranteeing the quality of life and sustainability)
and particularly targets 1.24, to reduce the number of people killed or
seriously injured in road accidents by 40% by the year 2010 and 1.41, to cut
the number of short car journeys.
CONSULTATION
4.
Consultation has been
undertaken in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended,
and the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England & Wales)
Regulations 1996.
Copies of representations received during the
statutory consultation period are attached to this report.
Consultation has also been undertaken with
representatives of Cowes Town Council Traffic Sub-Committee, the local Traffic
Warden, the Police, and Cowes Business Association.
Consultation regarding the proposed restrictions in
Bellevue Road/Moorgreen Road has been undertaken with representatives of the local
businesses and residents of the road, together with Cllr Fox, Portfolio Holder
for Transport, members of Cowes Town Council, Mr K Burton, Senior Traffic
Engineer and Mr R Ainge from Cowes Business Association.
FINANCIAL/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
5. The costs associated with the introduction of the proposed Order have been identified, and are to be covered from the existing Highways revenue budget.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
6. The relevant powers are contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1994, as amended. The procedure for introducing Traffic Regulation Orders is set out in the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England & Wales) Regulations 1996.
In so far as the imposition of restrictions on road use represent restrictions of the human rights of individuals under Article 8 and Protocol 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights, those restrictions are proportionate to the legitimate objective of enhancing the ability of other road users to safely exercise their rights to pass and re-pass along the highway.
The recommended Traffic Regulation Orders are, in part, designed to increase road safety by reducing both the incidents of traffic crime and consequences to other road users of traffic crime. The recommendations are made with regard to the duty to reduce incidents of crime and disorder contained within s17 Crime and disorder Act 1998. However consideration needs to be given to some of the objections raised by residents. Vehicle speed is likely to increase when on-street parking is removed and where appropriate, traffic calming measures may address this. Consideration should also be given to the impact on surrounding roads, as displacement of parking is likely. If natural surveillance or street lighting is not to the same standard this may result in a higher level of vehicle crime, or a reduction of vehicle crime if natural surveillance and or street lighting is improved.
SUMMARY (1)
7. Bellevue Road – No Waiting at Any Time
On the southwest side from a point 13.71 metres southeast
to a point 66 metres southeast of its junction with Moorgreen Road.
On the southwest side and south side from a point 24.5
metres northwest to a point 8.5 metres east of its junction with Seaview Road.
On the north and northeast side from a point 7.5 metres
northwest of its junction with Coronation Road to a point 10 metres east of its
junction with Mill Hill Road.
On the south side from a point 10.5 metres west to a point
34.5 metres east of its junction with Mill Hill Road
Moorgreen Road – No waiting at Any Time
On the southeast side from its junction with Upper
Moorgreen Road to a point 13 metres northeast thereof.
Upper
Moorgreen Road – No waiting at Any Time
On both sides from its junction with Moorgreen Road to a
point 15.5 metres southwest thereof.
Forty-nine
letters of objection plus two petitions have been received of objection
together with two further letters supporting the proposals. The main points raised
are as follows:
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The
proposed restriction will have a negative impact on the ability for residents
to park on street. |
(42 & petition) |
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Recommend
that a One Way System is introduced. |
(4) |
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The
proposed restriction will have a negative impact on disabled parking. |
(4) |
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Residents parking should be introduced |
(3) |
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The restriction will have an impact on the
ability to park in adjacent roads |
(21 & petition) |
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The road should be stopped up to through traffic |
(1) |
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The existing bus stops should be moved |
(2) |
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The existing Bus Route should be re-routed |
(8) |
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The proposed restriction will increase vehicle
speeds |
(8) |
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Traffic calming should be introduced |
(1) |
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An alternative car park should be provided |
(1) |
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The proposed restriction will have a negative
impact on local business |
(4) |
Upper Moorgreen Road junction with Moorgreen Road
Bellevue Road towards Mill Hill
Road
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EVALUATION / RISK
MANAGEMENT (1)
8. The
proposed restriction was advertised following a number of concerns from the
local bus operator, residents, and other users of the road, who had highlighted
the potential for impact with buses and oncoming vehicles, as well as
restrictions to forward visibility caused by indiscriminately parked vehicles,
both in Bellevue Road and at the various junctions in the area. Further
concerns were raised regarding the level of parking on footways and the delays
caused to the scheduled bus services, delivery vehicles and emergency services
vehicles.
The extent of the proposals was determined after
detailed consultation with Cowes Town Council, the local traffic warden and the
Police.
Following a number of concerns regarding the proposals
a site meeting was held with representatives of the local business, the
residents, the Town Council, Cowes Business Association, Officers and Cllr Fox.
After consultation its was agreed by all parties that the majority of the
proposed restrictions were essential on road safety grounds but that some
amendments could be made to proposed restrictions between Coronation Road and
Alexandra Road, with a further relaxation of the proposals between Coronation
Road and Moorgreen Road.
It is, therefore, recommended that the proposed
restrictions be introduced with the following amendments:
Bellevue Road - No Waiting at Any Time
On the southwest side from a point 33.5 metres
southeast to a point 66 metres southeast of its junction with Moorgreen Road.
On the northeast side from a point 7.5 metres
northwest to a point 4 metres southeast of its junction with Coronation Road
On the north and northeast side from appoint 8.5
metres northwest of its junction with Alexandra Road to a point 10 metres east
of its junction with Mill Hill Road.
That the restrictions are implemented with the above amendments.
RECOMMENDATIONS
SUMMARY (2)
9. Crossfield Avenue – No Waiting 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
On the southeast side from a point 31 metres southwest
of its junction with Ward Avenue to a point 10 metres northeast of its junction
with Mountbatten Drive.
Two letters of objection have been received, one from
Cllr Effemey and one from a resident of Winston Road. The grounds for the
objections are that the proposed restriction is considered to be a waste of
time and money and not required to address a problem that primarily occurs at
school times. Cllr Effemey has also recommended that the school buses should be
relocated further west in Crossfield Avenue opposite the Green and that the
duration of the proposed restriction should be reduced in time.
Crossfield Avenue junction with Mountbatten
Avenue
EVALUATION / RISK
MANAGEMENT (2)
10. The
proposed restriction was advertised following representations of from the Head
teacher of Cowes High School, local bus operators, the Town Council, the local
traffic warden and the Police.
The extent and time duration is considered to be the
most appropriate to address the road safety problems in the road without having
a serious impact on residents and visitors in the area. It is not considered
either appropriate or practicable to relocate the bus stops further west as to
do so would incur an unnecessary cost and be in contravention of the Council’s,
policy to promote local bus operations.
SUMMARY (3)
11. Crossfield
Avenue - No Waiting at Any Time
On the southeast side from a point 13.72 metres
southwest to a point 31 metres southwest of its junction with Ward Avenue.
On both sides from a point 10 metres northeast to a
point 10 metres southwest of its junction with Mountbatten Drive
On both sides from a point 10 metres northeast to a
point 20 metres southwest of its junction with Churchill Road
Mountbatten Avenue - No Waiting at Any Time
On
both sides from its junction with Crossfield Avenue a point 10 metres southeast
thereof.
On
both sides from a point 11.5 metres northwest to a point 13 metres southwest of
its junction with Edinburgh Close.
On
both sides from a point 64 metres southwest to a point 89 metres southwest of
its junction with Edinburgh Close.
Churchill Road - No Waiting at Any Time
On
both sides from a point 7.5 metres southeast to a point 9 metres northwest of
its junction with Churchill Close
On
both sides from its junction with Crossfield Avenue to a point 10 metres
southeast thereof.
On
both sides from a point 8 metres north to a point 5.5 metres south of its
junction with Charles Road
On the west side from a point 32
metres north to a point 22.5 metres south of its junction with Winston Road.
On the east side from a point 10
metres north to a point 32 metres north of its junction with Winston Road.
(Access
between 8 & 10) on both sides from its junction with Churchill Road to a
point 9 metres east thereof.
Charles
Road – No Waiting at Any Time
On
both sides from its junction with Churchill Road to a point 8 metres east
thereof.
On
the northwest side from a point 108 metres southwest to a point 143 metres
southwest of its junction with Edinburgh Close.
Winston Road – No Waiting at Any Time
On
both sides from its junction with Churchill Road to a point 8.5 metres west
thereof.
Churchill Close – No waiting at Any Time
On
both sides from its junction with Churchill Road to a point 7 metres northeast
thereof.
Edinburgh
Close – No Waiting at Any Time
On both sides from its junction with Mountbatten Avenue to
a point 8.5 metres southeast thereof.
Three letters of objection have been received. One of which
refers to those lines proposed at the junction of Churchill Road and the access
road to the parking area located between No’s 8 & 10. The second objection
refers to the proposed restrictions at the junction of Churchill Road and
Churchill Close, and the third objection, from Cllr Effemey refers to the
proposed restrictions in Churchill Road, except for those on the northwest
corner of Charles Road. He also objects to those at both Church Road/Crossfield
Avenue and Mountbatten Avenue / Crossfield Avenue. The main grounds for the
objections are that they are considered to be excessive.
Charles Road outside No 4
EVALUATION / RISK MANAGEMENT (3)
12. The
proposed restrictions were advertised following a written complaint from a
resident of Charles Road who, as a regular user of the local bus service, has
been dropped off in Crossfield Avenue, due to the fact the bus could not gain
access through the estate as a result of the indiscriminate, on street parking.
The extent of the restriction was determined after consultation with the Town
Council’s traffic liaison group and a site meeting with the Police.
Crossfield Estate has a meandering network of narrow roads
which when vehicles are parked on either the bends or at the junctions severely
restricts access for large vehicles, including the local buses and the
emergency service vehicles. The proposed restrictions are designed to reduce
the potential for the restrictions in access without having an impact on the
ability for residents to park. The length of the restrictions reflect the
minimum requirements of paragraph 217 of the Highway Code, which states that
you should not park opposite or within 10 metres of a junction.
SUMMARY (4)
13. Baring
Road – No waiting at Any Time
On the south side from a point 23 metres west to a point 29
metres west of its junction with Ward Avenue
On the south side from a point 5.5 metres west of its
junction with Baring Drive to a point 65 metres west of the junction with Ward
Avenue.
Three letters of objection and a petition have been
received with the main grounds for objection being:
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The proposed restriction will increase vehicle speeds in
the area |
(2 & petition) |
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At least 4 to 5 car parking spaces should be retained |
(1) |
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The current parking should be transferred to the north
side of the road |
(2) |
Baring Drive junction with Baring Road
EVALUATION / RISK MANAGEMENT (4)
14. The
proposed restriction was advertised following the receipt of three letters from
residents of Baring Drive expressing their concerns regarding the safety of the
access from Baring Drive onto Baring Road caused by westbound vehicles using
the north side of the road, immediately adjacent to the junction of Baring
Drive, as a result of passing the parked vehicles opposite.
The
extent of the proposed restriction has been designed to address the particular
road safety concerns of the residents of Baring Drive and to allow 7 parking
spaces to remain. This will accommodate the demands for residential on-street
parking, improve visibility from the junction of Ward Avenue and retain the
natural traffic-calming feature that on street parking provides. They may, however, have been some confusion
with regards to the extent of the proposed restriction as a restriction to
prevent coaches parking in the area in question was simultaneously advertised
and displayed on the public notice.
SUMMARY (5)
15.
Arctic Road – No
Waiting at Any Time
On
the north side from a point 7.62 metres east of its northern junction with
Newport Road.
One letter of objection has been received from the
owner of the corner property who is concerned that the proposed restriction
will have an adverse effect on his ability to park in close proximity of his
property, which may expose him and his family to a greater risk of being
involved in a road traffic accident if forced to park further away.
Arctic Road junction with Newport Road
EVALUATION / RISK
MANAGEMENT (5)
16. The proposed restriction was advertised following a site meeting with representatives of the Town Council, and the local traffic warden and is designed to reduce the potential for conflict for motorists that are entering Arctic Road from the junction of Newport Road, who them continue around the bend on the wrong side of the road, without the benefit of an adequate level of forward visibility.
Vehicles displaced from the area should be able to
park in Newport Road, where the introduction of new Bus Borders will result in
a net gain in on-street parking spaces.
SUMMARY (6)
17. Pelham Road – No Waiting at Any Time
On the west side from its junction with Bridge Road
to a point 54 metres north of its junction with South Street.
One letter of objection has been received from a
resident of Pelham Road who is concerned that the proposed restriction will
have a negative impact of her ability to park on-street. In addition one
further letter has been received in support of the proposed restrictions.
Pelham Road outside No 23
EVALUATION / RISK MANAGEMENT (6)
18. The
proposed restriction was advertised following a site meeting with
representatives of Cowes Town Council and the local traffic warden and are
designed to address the existing problem of parking on the footway, which
impedes access for pedestrians and puts them at risk as they are often forced
to walk in the carriageway as a result of the footway being obstructed.
The existing carriageway width is such that its does
not allow for parking on both sides of the road, whilst retaining sufficient
space for larger vehicles and emergency appliances to pass. In an attempt to
mitigate the deficiencies in carriageway width, motorist park on the adjacent
footway.
Displaced vehicles could, in part, be accommodated by
the creation of additional on-street parking spaces in Bridge Road.
SUMMARY (7)
19. Pelham
Road – No waiting at Any Time
On
the west side from appoint 37 metres north to a point 84 metres south of its
junction with South Road.
Six letters of objection have been received from
residents of the Cul-de Sac end of Pelham Road, who are concerned that the
proposed restrictions will have a negative impact of their ability to park on
street.
Pelham
Road south of South Road
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Pelham
Road south of South Road |
VALUATION / RISK MANAGEMENT
20. The
proposed restriction was advertised in an attempt to reflect the discrepancies
between the existing traffic regulation Order and the markings on site, in so far
as that the existing Order indicates that a No waiting at Any Time restriction
applies on the west side of the Cul-de Sac, where as the markings on site
indicate an No Waiting restriction 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday.
Regrettably a further discrepancy has appeared as a
result of rewriting the Order, which has indicated an intention to introduce a
No Waiting at Any Time Restriction in the road, which is contrary to the 8am to
6pm restriction required.
As a result, I would recommend that the proposed restriction
be implemented with the following amendments:
Pelham Road - No Waiting at Any Time
On
the west side from a point 37 metres north to a point 7.5 metres south of its
junction with South Street.
Pelham
Road – No Waiting 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.
On the west side from a point 7.5 metres south to a point
84 metres south of the junction with South Street.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
21. Letters
of objection addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and Strategic Director of
Environment Services, copies of which are attached. (letters 1) (letters 2)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
22. Hampshire
Constabulary have written in support of the proposed restriction.
Contact Point: Kevin Burton
– Traffic & Transportation.
Tel: 823777 / Email: [email protected]
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M J A FISHER Chief Executive Officer and Strategic Director Environment Services |
E FOX Portfolio Holder for Transport |