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SHAW AND CROMPTON DISTRICT EXECUTIVE Agenda
Date Tuesday 24 June 2014
Time 7.30 pm
Venue Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre - High Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8TB
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MEMBERSHIP OF THE SHAW AND CROMPTON DISTRICT EXECUTIVE IS AS FOLLOWS: Councillors Alcock, Blyth, J Dillon (Chair), Murphy, Sykes and Williamson
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12 Milnrow Crossing report (Pages 1 - 8)
Briefing paper for the District Executive on the preferred option for the Crompton Way crossing
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BRIEFING TO SHAW AND CROMPTON DISTRICT EXECUTIVE
Shaw Crossing
Portfolio Holder: Cllr D Hibbert Report Author: Heather McManus Date: 24 June 2014
What the issue is:
Following previous meetings with the District Executive and Community Forums a firm commitment has been made to significantly upgrade the zebra crossing on Crompton Way in Shaw.
This briefing shows the finding from consultation and makes a recommendation for the cabinet member for housing, planning and transport.
Requirement from the district executive:
It is recommended that the Shaw and Crompton District Executive, recommend to the cabinet member for housing, planning and transport that following the consultation with the local community, option 1 should be progressed to the final scheme for the upgrade on the Crompton Way crossing.
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1 Background
1.1 Following previous meetings with the District Executive and Community Forums a firm commitment has been made to significantly upgrade the zebra crossing on Crompton Way in Shaw.
1.2 At the Shaw and Crompton Community Forum in March four possible upgrade options were presented and discussed, these can be found in Appendix A. The four options were: • Option 1 – 4 way traffic lights on the cross roads with Salt Street and Linney Lane • Option 2 – Replacing the current zebra crossing with a Puffin Crossing • Option 3 – A gyratory arrangement incorporating Milnrow Road/Crompton Way • Option 4 – A roundabout arrangement at the same location
It was stated at the Forum that the preferred option from a safety and road traffic management perspective was option 1, but each option had its advantages and disadvantages.
1.3 At the meeting the communities’ comments were captured and it was agreed that the options were put to wider consultation, with display boards in Crompton Library and in Asda, the options were also put on the Council website.
2 Results of consultation
2.1 From comments made at the Community Forum and from the emails received in response to the consultation the following has been identified:
• 109 comments were made at the Community Forum on the 18 March • 54 emails were received as a result of the consultation • Breakdown of preferences from emails received: 64% preferred option 1 8% didn’t have a preference between options 1 or 2 8% preferred option 2 2% preferred options 3 4% preferred option 4 15% preferred an alternative, ranging from no change to a completely different alternative.
2.2 From the comments made in the consultation the following general comments were made about each of the options. Option 1: • Makes the most sense. • The best solution for all users of this junction • Safest and most practical options
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Option 2: • Increases safety without restricting traffic flow • Better than existing layout
Option 3: • Innovative idea
Option 4: • Allows all users a chance to go towards Milnrow • Reduces glare from sun as moved crossing point
2.3 Common issues/themes identified across the feedback:
Illegal turning right down Milnrow Road
Concerns about the traffic lights: • General position of traffic lights • Traffic lights have cameras • Box junction • Delays caused by traffic lights
Parking concerns: • Parking on pavement on Milnrow Road • Making limited waiting outside shops • Parking provision in the area
Rat runs: • Along Oak Street/Edmund Street • Along Salt Street
Other suggestions: • Speed humps on • Speed Camera • School Signs • Red cats eyes
2.4 A full schedule of anonymised verbatim consultation responses is available in Appendix B. This appendix is to be considered as an exempt item under paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
3 Proposal
3.1 The consultation process gave clear evidence that there is a large amount of support for the installation of four way traffic lights on the junction of Linney Lane and Salt Street. (Option 1)
3.2 It is recommended that the Shaw and Crompton District Executive; recommend to the Cabinet Member for Highways that following the consultation with the local community, option 1 should be progressed to the final scheme for the upgrade on the Crompton Way crossing.
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4 Background Papers
4.1 There are background papers contained within Item 15 of the agenda which includes personal data and to disclose the information would be a breach of data protection.
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Appendix A
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