·         IJ advised Members that this report was requested at the last TWP. Highways are currently continuing with advisory and permanent 20mph zones outside schools, however there are a number of sites remain to be completed.  These works will continue as part of future road safety initiatives.

·         IJ confirmed that 20mph zones are signed at the start and finish of an area and the area is engineered so that speeds are reduced and become self enforcing.  A 20mph limit does not have the traffic calming features but has signs at the start and finish along with repeaters throughout and are not self enforcing.  We are currently awaiting updated guidance from DfT for 20mph zones and limits, which is expected in 2017.

·         New and recent housing development areas have been designed with traffic calming features in place that encourage people to drive slower. It would be relatively easy to implement zones in these areas.   

·         Enforcement of 20mph zones/limits are not seen as a priority for Police Enforcement within their current resources.

·         Evidence suggests that casualty reductions are more successful in 20mph zones than limits and that 20mph limits in roads where there is not already speeding problems, only shows an average speed reduction of 1mph.

·         IJ advised the TWP need to think about how to take the strategy forward and how the criteria are to be determined.  IJ will bring more detailed information back to the TWP at a later date, which needs to consider priorities with respect to evidence base where casualties are known to be occurring.

·         IJ confirmed the costs of implementation are not to be underestimated and a basic cost to sign, implement an order and carry out consultation would be around £20,000 minimum cost for an average development area.  If traffic calming is also implemented the cost would increase considerably.

·         Requests have been received for many areas for the reduction of the speed to 20mph which include:-

     Galmpton Village

     Hayes Road, Paignton

     St Marys, Brixham

     The Willows Estate

·         It was noted that in the areas stated there have been no KSI Casualties in the last 3 years.

·         Cllr Doggett supported Option 1 with request to add areas outside Sacred Heart School and Colley End Road.

·         Cllr Darling enquired to the extent of the backlog of school 20mph zones outstanding from 2015/16 as Barton Hill Road has still not been completed.  IJ advised it is approximately half way through the programme of works.  Issues have been experienced with supply and installation of some illuminated signs. 

·         Cllr Darling enquired where current 20 limits already exist in Torbay.  IJ confirmed the 20mph limits in Torbay are at Ilsham Marine Drive and Brixham College; and the 20mph zones are East and West Pafford, Eastern Esplanade, Winner Street, Church Street and Well Street in Paignton. 

·         Cllr Darling was surprised the priority health benefits have not been alluded to as were highlighted by the Health and Well Being Board.

·         Cllr Haddock made the point that some schools are not willing to participate in road safety schemes.

·         Cllr Morey advised that where bollards were placed on pavements in Higher Ranscombe Road the speed of traffic has improved.

Recommendation:

·         To carry out further investigations and report back to the TWP with suggested priorities, but to continue with programme of 20mph limits outside schools whilst referring to the Health and Well Being objectives. 

Proposed:  Cllr Mills – with specific reference to Health and Well being objectives.

Seconded: Cllr King

All in favour.