Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2023/167

Contact: Mark Francis, Technical Officer, Traffic and Road Safety mark.francis@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM13).

To determine what speed limit changes should be made following consideration of public consultation responses.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised the 30mph speed limit on the A417 Reading Road either side of its junction with The Greenway in West Hendred.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED as advertised the 30mph speed limit on the A417 Reading Road either side of its junction with The Greenway in West Hendred.

The report presented responses to a consultation on a proposal to lower part of the 40mph speed limit on the A417 Reading Road. The proposals would see a 30mph speed limit introduced either side of its junction with the Greenway from the current 50mph speed limit west of that junction.

Councillor Sally Povolotsky addressed the meeting and spoke in favour of the scheme.

The Chair noted the large number of responses to the consultation and thanked Councillor Povolotsky, the Parish Council and bus companies for their active support.

Officers informed the Chair that the speed limit could be implemented by the end of the month.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management APPROVED as advertised the 30mph speed limit on the A417 Reading Road either side of its junction with The Greenway in West Hendred.