Decision details
Proposed Experimental Prohibition of Driving, Except for Cyclists – Wellington Street, Oldham
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to consider a
request for the introduction of a Prohibition of Driving Order,
with an exemption for cyclists, along part of Wellington Street,
Oldham, to promote active travel in and out of the Oldham Town
centre.
Decision:
RESOLVED - That a prohibition of driving
order, with an exemption for cyclists, be introduced on part of
Wellington Street, Oldham, for an experimental period of 18 months,
in accordance with the schedule at the end of this report. It is
also recommended that the no right turn from Wellington Street into
Rhodes Bank be revoked for the same experimental period. If no
objections are received it is recommended that the Orders be made
permanent.
Reasons for the decision:
Option 1 - To approve the recommendation and
promote cycling and walking along a traffic free route
Option 2 - Not to approve the recommendation and promote cycling
and walking along a route with live traffic.
Alternative options considered:
Option 2 - Not to approve the recommendation
and promote cycling and walking along a route with live
traffic.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
G.M.P. View - The Chief Constable has been
consulted and has no comment on this proposal.
T.f.G.M. View - The Director General has been consulted and has no
comment on this proposal.
G.M. Fire Service View - The County Fire Officer has been consulted
and
has no comment on this proposal.
N.W. Ambulance Service View - The County Ambulance Officer has been
consulted and has no comment on this proposal.
The Ward Councillors have been consulted and have provided no
comments.
Contact: Lewis Bowles, Highway Design Technician Email: Lewis.Bowles@oldham.gov.uk Email: Lewis.Bowles@oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 20/05/2022
Date of decision: 28/03/2022
Effective from: 03/05/2022