Decision details

HTW-01-19: Puffin Crossing Installation, Trowbridge Road, Bradford-on-Avon

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Transport, Street Scene and Flooding

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To:

 

(i)         Consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of proposed PUFFIN signal controlled crossing on Trowbridge Road, Bradford on Avon.

 

(ii)        Recommend the installation of the crossing.

 

Decision:

I approve that:

 

(i)         The proposals be implemented as advertised.

 

(ii)        The objectors be informed accordingly

 

 

This decision was published on 22 January 2019 and will come into force on 7 February 2019.

           

Reasons for the decision:

 

The proposal is intended to improve road and pedestrian safety by providing a signal controlled crossing in accordance with Wiltshire Council’s Pedestrian Crossing Practice document.  The proposals will also be in accordance with both Priority 2 and Priority 4 of the Council’s Business Plan.

 

Alternative options considered:

To:

 

(i)         Implement the proposed signal controlled crossing as advertised.

 

(ii)        Amend the proposals in consideration of the comments received.

 

(iii)       Abandon the proposals.

 

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation has been undertaken with:

 

           Fitzmaurice Primary School, as part of their Taking Action on School Journeys request.

 

           The elected Wiltshire Council Member representing Bradford on Avon South through the statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) consultation process.

 

           Members of the public through the statutory TRO consultation process.

 

           Emergency services through the statutory TRO consultation process.

 

Contact: Kirsty Rose, Tel: 01225 756182, Email:  kirsty.rose@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Publication date: 22/01/2019

Date of decision: 30/01/2019

Effective from: 07/02/2019

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