Decision details
WIDEMARSH STREET, HEREFORD - PROPOSED EXPERIMENTAL PEDESTRIANISATION SCHEME
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To agree the implementation of an experimental traffic scheme to achieve partial pedestrianisation and an improved pedestrian environment in Widemarsh Street and High Street.
Decision:
THAT the following experimental Traffic Regulation Orders be introduced during the summer of 2005, immediately following conclusion of the High Street element of the Eign Gate enhancement works, for a minimum period until at least 31st December 2005:
a) Prohibition of Driving Order
the effect of which would be to prohibit the driving of any vehicles between the hours of 10.30am and 4.30pm daily as follows:
i)Widemarsh Street (U80000)
from its junction with the A438 Newmarket Street in a southerly direction to its junction with the High Street.
ii)High Street (U8000)
From its junction with the U80000 Widemarsh Street in a westerly direction for its whole length to its junction with the U80000 Broad Street.
iii) Exemptions will be included for emergency services vehicles and for vehicles that have legitimately entered Bewell Street.
b) 20 mph Speed Limit
the effect of which would be to impose a maximum speed of twenty miles per hour on the U8000 Widemarsh Street and High Street from its junction with A438 Newmarket Street to its junction with Broad Street.
c) Berrington Street/West Street/Aubrey Street
further investigation and appropriate consultation to see if traffic management measures are needed to address concerns of potential congestion of pedestrianising Widemarsh Street.
Reasons for the decision:
The implementation of this scheme as proposed will improve the amenities of the area by creating a safer and more convenient environment for pedestrians in Hereford City Centre, whilst still permitting vehicular access between the hours of 4.30pm and 10.30am.
Alternative options considered:
As described in the report.
Publication date: 06/05/2005
Date of decision: 28/04/2005
Decided at meeting: 28/04/2005 - Cabinet
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