1. Portswood Broadway Bus-gate Project Traffic Regulation Orders (SCC)https://transport.southampton.gov.uk/tro-consultations/portswood-broadway/
Legal consultation on the Portswood Project
“To introduce the scheme, the Council has to undertake a number of formal legal processes.
The Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs) for the bus-gate and ATZs were made on 23rd October and will come into force on 27th January 2025. The Council will be considering in due course whether or not to make these ETROs permanent. Any person may object to, or make any other comment on, the ETROs being made permanent within six months of them coming into force (or within six months of any modification to ETRO coming into force, whichever is later). Please note that comments made on the ETROs before they come into force will be recorded but will only be considered along with all other responses to the ETROs following the end of the six-month consultation period.”
HRA: The formal, legal consultation on Traffic Regulation Orders related to the Broadway Scheme closed on 15 November. The Steering Group will receive the outcome of the consultation in early December.
This was HRA’s submission to the TRO consultation:
20mph proposal – Supporting
Reasons
In 2021 Highfield Residents Association submitted a bid for a 20mph zone throughout Highfield. This was accepted by SCC. The consultation did not progress. There was wide support from HRA Members and other resident groups for 20mph and this has not changed.
We feel the scheme should have included more of Highfield i.e. from the crossing on Highfield Lane. Money had been allocated for these city-wide 20mph schemes so we are not sure why the area is subject to restriction under the Broadway plans?
HRA continues to engage positively with the Project but remains sceptical and unconvinced that the scheme will meet its objectives or the measures of success that have been identified so far.
We are however encouraged by the progress of the Steering Group in clarifying timescales, improving communication with residents and identifying the data on which the trial will be judged. HRA hopes that the Council will maintain an open mind on the future of the scheme until the trial is complete and the results of outcomes against objectives are carefully analysed and considered.
Goods Vehicle Loading Bay on St Denys Road Spur – Neutral
Reasons
With respect to the Goods Vehicle Loading Bay on St Denys Road Spur, please could you clarify from which direction the goods vehicles would enter the spur road.
HRA understands from project officers, that once the part time Bus-gate is operational, cars and other vehicles would be able to turn left down St Denys Road Spur from The Broadway (Sainsbury’s end).
Did you make a comment?
If you didn’t have time to register a comment for the TRO consultation, the Experimental Traffic Order (ETRO) consultation will be open until the end of the 6-month Trial period. Although it is possible to comment now, the more important period might be during the months January to July 2025 when live monitoring will be possible by residents, the people most affected by the measures for the Bus-gate and the ATZ.
This is important information and HRA members are strongly encouraged to maintain engagement with the whole process.
SCC: “The Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs) for the bus-gate and ATZs were made on 23rd October and will come into force on 27th January 2025. The Council will be considering in due course whether or not to make these ETROs permanent. Any person may object to, or make any other comment on, the ETROs being made permanent within six months of them coming into force (or within six months of any modification to ETRO coming into force, whichever is later). Please note that comments made on the ETROs before they come into force will be recorded but will only be considered along with all other responses to the ETROs following the end of the six-month consultation period. During this time, we encourage you to comment. This can be done online at: Traffic Regulation Order Consultations or in writing to the Highways Legal Team at Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY. Alternatively, staff at Portswood Library can help you to use the online feedback form.” |