Decision details

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the introduction of Traffic Calming measures and a 20mph zone within the Crossley Housing Estate, Chadderton. The proposals are intended to improve road safety by reducing the speed of motorists who travel through the area.
Crossley Housing Estate is located to the north and west of Denton Lane and is bordered on the north by Crossley Playing Fields, Stockfield Road Industrial Estate and to the west by Christ Church C of E Junior and Infant School. It consists of a small residential network of shared access roads with limited through access.
The Traffic Calming measures discussed in this report have been specifically designed to reduce the risk of future traffic collisions and encourage drivers to drive well within the existing 30mph limit at speeds appropriate for the surrounding area.

RESOLVED - That:
the proposals detailed in the schedules at the end of this report and shown on Drawing 1077076-0100-A-001 are approved for implementation

Option 1 - Introduce physical Traffic Calming Measures in the form of 1 set of Cushions on Kent Avenue and 3 speed tables on Petworth Road and introduce a 20mph zone throughout the Crossley Housing Estate
Option 2 - Do nothing and let the higher traffic speeds continue

Option 2

Traffic Management Unit Consultees
Ward Members