Decision details

Proposed amendments to existing parking restrictions in Parks Road, St Giles, Mansfield Road, Jowett Walk and Savile Road

Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Highway Management

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

A decision is sought on  whether to proceed with making changes to existing permanent Traffic Regulation Orders.

 

Decision:

 

 

1.    The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve:

 

St Giles (east side) – the introduction of a new 14 metre section of ‘Motorcycle only parking’ approximately 100 metres south of Lamb and Flag Passage, replacing the existing ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow line) restriction in the process.

 

Parks Road (east side):

 

a.             The removal of one existing ‘Disabled Persons Parking Place’ (DPPP) and 23 metre section of ‘Pay & Display Parking’ 46 metres north of Holywell Street.

 

b.             The relocation of 5 DPPP bays (4 from Broad Street) starting 70 metres north of Holywell Street, replacing the southern-most section of the Pay & Display parking leaving 5 P & D parking places.

 

c.        The remaining length in the vicinity to be used for a temporary bus only ‘drop-off’ area.

 

2.    But not to approve:

 

Turl Street (east side): the introduction of a 20 metres cycle parking area between Ship Street junction and Exeter College entrance.

 

Reasons for the decision:

The proposals would support Oxfordshire County Councils’ vision to deliver a zero-carbon Oxfordshire transport system that enables the county to thrive whilst protecting the environment and making Oxfordshire a better place to live for all residents.

Alternative options considered:

As per report.

Report author: Lucy Prismall

Publication date: 13/10/2022

Date of decision: 13/10/2022

Decided at meeting: 13/10/2022 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Highway Management

Effective from: 21/10/2022

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