Agenda item

RESOLVED that the report notifying the receipt of the following petitions be noted and the recommended actions for responding to them be endorsed:-

(a)          Containing the signatures of 156 signatories, in respect of Pedestrian safety in Staincross mainly relating to Shaw Lane, Greenside, Paddock Road and Staincross Common.

Having considered the request in detail the Traffic Team does not support this request as the existing provision of informal crossing points is adequate for the nature of the roads in question. Our knowledge of this location is that there are gaps in traffic flow, with good visibility and it is highly unlikely to meet the requirement for a formal crossing facility.  In addition, the accompanying “zig-zag” marking would have a direct impact on access to a number of properties in the area and the views of those residents would need to be sought and considered before making any permanent changes.  We will send a request South Yorkshire Police’s Safety Camera Manager to ask that that speed enforcement is undertaken in this locality.