Decision details

1.               That approval be given for the implementation of the proposals, described in section 5 and shown in drawing number 70010092-03-GA-01 included in Appendix B to the report, in accordance with the provisions  of the Highways Act 1980 (“The 1980 Act”).

2.              That approval be given to modify and make Traffic Regulation Orders in accordance with the provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“The 1984 Act”) necessary to accommodate the highway improvements and as shown on drawing number 70010092-02-TMO-01C in Appendix C to the report.

3.               That approval be given to capital expenditure of £276,951 to be used to cover the total project cost for the implementation of this scheme. 

4.               That delegated authority be given to the Executive Director of City Management and Communities to approve minor modifications to the approved scheme, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for City Management and Customer Services and the Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Parking.

1.              The proposed junction safety improvements identified in this report will help improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists at a busy traffic signalised junction, which is by retail and residential premises. It is a junction well used by pedestrians, including children from local schools.

2.              The traffic signals will be upgraded to include a dedicated all-red to vehicle pedestrian stage (including pedestrian countdown facilities).  This means that whenever a pedestrian push button is activated, all the traffic signals for vehicles will subsequently turn to red and a green man will be shown on all crossings, allowing pedestrians to cross each road without any vehicles passing through the junction at the same time. The physical pedestrian crossing facilities will be improved at the junction by repaving the footways and widening the crossing points.  Advanced cycle stop lines will also be provided on both Elgin Avenue approaches to supplement those already existing on the two Shirland Road approaches. The road will also be resurfaced at the junction.

3.              The Cabinet Member for City Management and Customer Services and the Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Parking are therefore recommended to approve the safety improvements outlined in the body of this report and approve the capital expenditure necessary to implement the proposed improvement works.

Additional Comment by the Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Parking:  I

am assuming the objectors have been contacted with an explanation as agreed.