Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Eastleigh Highway and Transport Advisory Panel

11 March 2005

Eastleigh Traffic Management

Report of the Head of Engineering, Eastleigh Borough Council

Item 7

Contact: Stuart Robinson-Woledge, tel 02380 688229

1. Summary

1.1 This report brings Members up-to-date on progress made and new issues arising since the last report to this Panel in October 2004.

2. On-Street Parking Management

2.1 The Borough Council commenced on-street decriminalised parking enforcement as from 1 October 2004. To ensure that motorists were fully aware of the increased level of enforcement, two weeks prior to this date parking attendants issued warning notices to over 600 vehicles.

2.2 The Borough Council now employs 15 parking attendants who undertake enforcement to all areas of the Borough. Between 1 October 2004 and 31 January 2005 there were 4,221 parking charge notices issued out of which 2,391 have been paid.

2.3 There have been significant road safety benefits since the new levels of enforcement started, particularly around schools, where drivers continually parked on double yellow lines. Also in industrial estates, disabled bays and the town centre residential areas.

3. New Restricted Parking Zones

3.1 The Restricted Parking Zone in the former Causton Site is now successfully in operation.

3.2 Progress on the proposed Restricted Parking Zone in the former Pirelli site has been slow. In order to progress the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), plans showing the highways to be adopted are required as well as the permission of the land owner(s) to the TRO. Neither have, so far, been forthcoming and until such time as they are the roads remain unadopted and no further progress can be made.

4. New Controlled Parking Zones

4.1 Following changes to committee recommendations, the three proposed new zones in residential areas surrounding the former Pirelli site have been reviewed. It is now proposed to introduce a new zone in Brookwood Avenue only and to combine the roads either side of Derby Road, formerly two zones, into one larger zone. Further consultation has been postponed pending a decision by Eastleigh Borough Council to introduce charging for residents' parking permits.

5. On-Street Parking Problems Associated with Schools and Colleges along Chestnut Avenue

5.1 Consultants are currently being commissioned to investigate and survey the current parking situation around this area and report on possible improvements.

6. Traffic Management Agency Agreement

6.1 In December 2004 Eastleigh Borough Council signed a new agreement with the County Council for traffic management work. In most respects the responsibilities conferred are the same, allowing Eastleigh to continue to manage traffic and parking issues in the Borough.

7. Rose Bowl - West End

7.1 Following previous major events at the Rose Bowl stadium, the Local Area Committee in consultation with Hampshire Constabulary has requested area-wide parking restrictions to assist safety, traffic flow and residential access throughout West End. Statutory consultation on a proposed TRO for the parking restrictions is currently underway.

8. Verge Parking

8.1 An initiative to prevent damaging and unsightly verge parking is underway. Nominations from all Local Area Committees of the most affected roads in their areas have resulted where appropriate in the progression of a TRO prohibiting this practice.

9. School Zig-Zag Markings

9.1 Funded through the Safer Routes to School Programme, all parking prohibitions outside schools in the Borough will soon be covered by a TRO. This is currently awaiting public advertisement and will allow enforcement by the Borough parking attendants and greater safety for children and parents.

10. Traffic Studies and Traffic Regulation Orders Work Programme

10.1 The current list of Traffic Studies and TROs and their status is attached as an appendix. Although much of the work has been delayed due to staff shortages and work generated through new developments in the Borough, significant progress has more recently been possible through overtime arrangements, some temporary assistance and the commitment and effort of staff.

Recommendation

That this report be noted.

Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - background papers

 

The following documents disclose facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and has been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of this report.

 

NB the list excludes:

 

1.

Published works.

 

2.

Documents which disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the Act.

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            TRAFFIC SECTION WORKPLAN APPENDIX

JANUARY 2005

BISHOPSTOKE, FAIR OAK AND HORTON HEATH AREA

Traffic Regulation Orders

Location

Issue

Comments

Target

Funding

Staff

All schools within area

Zig-Zag Keep Clear Markings

TRO to cover zig-zag markings outside all schools in the Borough.

Spring `05

Hampshire County Council (HCC) (Safer Routes to School - SRTS)

JM

Stoke Park Road, Fair Oak Road, Hamilton Road, Old Fair Oak Road, Underwood Road, Witt Road

Verge Parking Restrictions

Borough-wide TRO. Public consultation ends 30/12/04.

Autumn `04

Agency Programme. Signs/lines funded by Local Area Committee (LAC)

PG

Dumpers Drove

Waiting Restrictions

To protect Aintree Close junction. Added from traffic management issues.

     

Traffic Studies

Mortimers Lane, Fair Oak

Speed Limit Review

Remaining recommendation on hold pending outcome of Construction Team's cycle route feasibility (GB).

Autumn `04

LAC

PG

Botley Road: Eastleigh Road to Denhams Corner (1)

Traffic Study

Not started (next study to be commenced).

 

LAC

JM

Fair Oak Road: Riverside to Eastleigh Road, excluding Alan Drayton Way (2)

Traffic Study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

Allington Lane (3)

Traffic Study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

Winchester Road, Fair Oak (4)

Accident Numbers

Reserve study. Not started.

 

LAC

 

BURSLEDON, HAMBLE AND HOUND AREA

Traffic Regulation Orders

Location

Issue

Comments

Target

Funding

Staff

All schools within area

Zig-Zag Keep Clear Markings

TRO to cover zig-zag markings outside all schools in the Borough.

Spring `04

HCC (SRTS)

JM

Coach Road, Hamble

One Way

Statutory consultation complete. Awaiting further information from HCC about impact of cycle route.

Summer `05

Agency Programme

JM

BURSLEDON, HAMBLE AND HOUND AREA Traffic Regulation Orders (continued)

Location

Issue

Comments

Target

Funding

Staff

Coach Road, Hamble

Waiting Restrictions

Questions re lining. To go to BHH Team Meeting 12/04.

Spring `05

Developer Funded

JM

Kinsbourne Way and Queens View

Verge Parking Restrictions

Borough-wide TRO. Public consultation ends 30/12/04.

Autumn `04

Agency Programme Signs/lines funded by LAC

PG

Long Lane, Bursledon

Waiting Restrictions

Statutory consultation ends 17/12/04.

Spring `05

HCC (SRTS)

JM

Reeves Way, Lowford

20mph Zone

Waiting for approval by HCC.

Summer `05

Agency Programme

JM

Victoria Road, Netley

Amendment to Waiting Restrictions

Amendments due to construction of build-outs at York Road and Manchester Road. consulting soon.

 

Capital Works

 

Satchell Lane, Hamble

Waiting Restrictions

Extend yellow lines to protect driveway of 11a (13) and those on blind corner. Added from traffic management issues.

     

Traffic Studies

Bursledon Village

Speed Limit Review

Analysing results of speed surveys.

Winter `04/05

LAC

PG

Review of studies already undertaken (1)

Review

Under way. Includes following studies:

Portsmouth Road (2000),

Ingleside (2001), Satchell Lane (2001),

Hound Road (2001), Woolston Road (2001), Station Rd/Victoria Rd (2002), Hamble Lane (2003).

Spring `05

LAC

JM

New Road, Netley

Speed Survey

Not started.

 

LAC

PG/

SRW

Grange Road: Victoria Road to Portsmouth Road (2)

Traffic Study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

Lionheart Way (3)

Traffic Study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

Westfield Common

Parking Surveys

For verge parking problems. Not started.

Spring `05

LAC

PG

CHANDLERS FORD AND HILTINGBURY AREA

Traffic Regulation Orders

Location

Issue

Comments

Target

Funding

Staff

All schools within area

Zig-Zag Keep Clear Markings

TRO to cover zig-zag markings outside all schools in the Borough.

Spring `04

HCC (SRTS)

JM

Bodycoats Road, Brownhill Road, Kings Road, Mead Road, Merdon Avenue

Verge Parking Restrictions

Borough-wide TRO. Public consultation ends 30/12/04.

Autumn `04

Agency Programme. Signs/lines funded by LAC

PG

Brownhill Road

Waiting Restrictions

Progressed with Nichol Road restrictions. To be implemented 28/01/05.

Autumn `04

HCC (SRTS)

PG

Keble Road/Shaftesbury Avenue/ Chalvington Road

Waiting Restrictions

TRO implemented. Problems with access. Awaiting quote from Highways.

 

Possible LAC funding for dropped kerbs

JM

Nichol Road Shops

Waiting Restrictions

To be implemented 28/01/05.

Autumn `04

HCC

PG/

KB

Station Lane

Waiting Restrictions

Informal consultation with residents ends mid-January.

Spring `05

HCC and Agency Programme

PG

Traffic Studies

North Millers Dale(1)

Traffic Study

Under way.

Spring `05

LAC

PG

Bournemouth Road (2)

Traffic Study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

School Lane (3)

Traffic Study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

Leigh Road: Bournemouth Road to M3 sliproad (4)

Traffic Study

Not started.

 

Traffic and Road Safety budget

 

Ashdown Road (5)

Traffic Study

Not started. Reserve study.

 

LAC

 

Chandler's Ford Station

Parking Survey

Not started.

 

HCC

 

Winchester Road

`After' Speed Survey

Completed.

 

Agency Programme

 

Winchester Road, Shell garage

Pedestrian movements

Deferred until re-development started.

 

LAC

 

EASTLEIGH LOCAL AREA COMMITTEE AREA

Traffic Regulation Orders

Location

Issue

Comments

Target

Funding

Staff

All schools within area

Zig-Zag Keep Clear Markings

TRO to cover zig-zag markings outside all schools in the Borough.

Spring `04

HCC (SRTS)

JM

Eastleigh College

Waiting Restrictions

Completed.

Autumn `04

Developer funded

MG

Factory Road environmental improvements

Waiting Restrictions

Public consultation to begin January/February.

Summer `05

Capital Works

PG

Falcon Square, Falkland Road, Lawn Road, St Johns Road, Nightingale Avenue

Verge Parking Restrictions

Borough-wide TRO. Public consultation ends 30/12/04.

Autumn `04

Agency Programme. Signs/lines funded by LAC

PG

Leigh Road: Bournemouth Road to M3 sliproad)

Waiting Restrictions

Public consultation ends 07/01/05.

Winter `04/05

Agency Programme

PG

Leigh Road environmental improvements

Waiting Restrictions

Drafting TRO. Statutory consultation to start in January.

 

Capital Works

PG/

DL

Nightingale Avenue

Waiting Restrictions

Await confirmation from HCC whether restrictions required.

 

HCC

 

Residents Parking Zones

3 new controlled zones and 1 restricted zone

Brookwood Avenue: consultation for changes end 23/12/04.

Chadwick Road and Cherbourg Road: consultant making changes to Derby Road - will need re-advertising.

Implementation on hold pending decision about charging for permits.

Causton site: completed.

Spring `05

Developer funded

PG/

KB/

SRW

Pirelli site

Restricted Zone

Delayed due to developer not providing adoption plans to HCC.

Spring `05

Developer funded

PG/

SRW

The Gardens

Waiting Restrictions

Complications. LAC to reconsider issue of permits.

LAC 25/01/05

Developer funded

PG

Romsey Close

Waiting Restrictions

Issue arisen as a result of changes to CPZs. To be included in Leigh Road environmental improvements TRO.

 

Agency Programme or Pirelli developer contributions

PG

EASTLEIGH LOCAL AREA COMMITTEE AREA Traffic Regulation Orders (continued)

Location

Issue

Comments

Target

Funding

Staff

Falkland Road

Waiting Restrictions

Between the two roundabouts. To be included with Leigh Road TRO.

Added from traffic management issues.

 

Agency Programme

PG

Upper Market Street

Loading Bays

Analysing results of video survey. Added from traffic management issues.

 

Agency Programme

PG/

SRW

Doncaster Road

Waiting Restrictions

Extend permit parking bay to outside No. 64. Added from traffic management issues.

     

Allbrook Hill

Waiting Restrictions

Outside the Hall and Pitmore Road jct. Added from traffic management issues.

     

Cranbury Road

Waiting Restrictions

To protect backway entrances.

Added from traffic management issues.

     

Derby Road

Waiting Restrictions

To improve Market Street jct visibility.

Added from traffic management issues.

     

Doncaster Road

Waiting Restrictions

Extend parking bay by 1 car length.

Added from traffic management issues.

     

Twyford Road

Waiting Restrictions

Opposite St Catherines Road jct.

Added from traffic management issues.

   

PG

Traffic Studies

Westfield Road

Traffic Study

Just started.

Mid `05

LAC

JM

Stoneham Lane

`After' speed survey

Completed.

   

MG

Monks Way and area around colleges

College parking

Revised brief sent to consultants - awaiting estimates

 

LAC (developer contributions)

PG/

SRW

Nightingale Avenue area

Verge Parking Study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

Woodside Avenue (1)

Traffic Study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

Chestnut Avenue (2)

Traffic Study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

Passfield Avenue (3)

Traffic Study

Not started. HCC Safety Engineering carried out improvements Dec '04.

 

LAC

 

St Catherines Road (4)

Traffic Study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

Bishopstoke Road: Southampton Road to Chickenhall Lane (5)

Traffic Study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

HEDGE END, WEST END AND BOTLEY AREA

Traffic Regulation Orders

Location

Issue

Comments

Target

Funding

Staff

All schools within area

Zig-Zag Keep Clear Markings

TRO to cover zig-zag markings outside all schools in the Borough.

Spring `05

HCC (SRTS)

JM

Allen Road, Bedford Close, Marls Road, Precosa Road, Tickner Close

Verge Parking Restrictions

Borough-wide TRO. Public consultation ends 30/12/04.

Autumn `04

Agency Programme. Signs/lines funded by LAC

PG

Moorgreen Road

Extension of 30mph speed limit

Checking to see if HCC has implemented the TRO.

Winter `04/05

HCC

JM

Stroudley Way

One Way and Waiting Restrictions

TRO implemented. Erect notices nearer time works to be completed.

Autumn `04

HCC

PG

Townhill Way

Weight Restriction

Completed.

   

PG

Wildern Lane

Waiting Restrictions

Await further instructions from Construction Team.

 

HCC (SRTS)

 

Traffic Studies

Winchester Road/Boorley Green

Traffic study

Following up recommendations.

 

LAC

JM

Grange Road

`After' traffic study

Review of traffic speed following improvements. JM to check for distribution.

 

LAC

JM

Area surrounding Freegrounds Schools: Hobb Lane, Sovereign Drive, Bedford Close (1)

Traffic study

Construction Team to do feasibility work therefore no need for separate traffic study. To be removed from list.

     

Allington Lane: HEWEB section (2)

Traffic study

Not started.

 

LAC

 

Burnetts Lane

Traffic count

LAC allocated funding. JM to arrange in new year.

 

LAC

JM

Broad Oak

Speed survey

Following improvements from HCC Safety Engineering.

 

LAC

JM

OTHER AGENCY WORK AND COMMITMENTS

Location

Issue

Comments

Target

Funding

Staff

Public/Councillor enquiries

   

Ongoing

Agency Programme

ALL

OTHER AGENCY WORK AND COMMITMENTS (continued)

Location

Issue

Comments

Target

Funding

Staff

Disabled bays

New applications & assessments

 

Ongoing

Agency Programme

JM/

PG

Disabled bays

Annual Review

Under way

Spring `05

Agency Programme

PG

Signing/lining

Implementation

 

Ongoing

Agency Programme

KB

Applications to the Traffic Commissioner

Monitoring new applications

 

Ongoing

Agency Programme and LACs

PG

Quality Bus Partnership (QBP)

Poles, flags, new shelters, hard standings

Construction Team making start on work and KB to then take over?

2004/05

Agency Programme

KB/

KD/

DW

Street Name Plates

Implementation and maintenance

All funds have been committed, works ongoing.

Ongoing

Borough

KB

Bus shelters

Maintenance

Visual cable inspections: SRW to follow-up with DP.

Ongoing

Borough/QBP

KB/

SRW

Rechargeable works

 

inc. tourist and developer signs

Ongoing

Rechargeable

KB

Eastleigh Bus Station

Cleaning of slabs

Order to be issued.

 

Borough

SRW

Sign design

Design of signs for HCC as and when required

Consider charging HCC.

Ongoing

Agency Programme

KB

Road Safety Council

 

Most recent meeting was in November.

Ongoing

Borough

JM

GIS Working Group

   

Ongoing

Borough

PG