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ITEM NO.8
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REPORT OF THE LEAD MEMBER FOR PLANNING
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TO COUNCIL ON 18th NOVEMBER 2009
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TITLE: THE ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2009-2010
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RECOMMENDATION: That members note the content of the current road safety
plan, summarising road safety activity in Salford.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The road safety plan is a document produced annually,
outlining progress towards achieving the 2010 national casualty reduction targets. It
also provides a summary of current road safety activity in the Engineering and
Education, Training and Publicity fields, with the appendices giving detail of the
current local safety scheme programme and road safety coverage.
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BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS:
 Road Casualty Statistics Greater Manchester 2008 – GMTU report
 2009/2010 Block 3 Transport Capital Programme
(Available for public inspection)
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KEY DECISION:
NO
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DETAILS: Contained in attached report
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KEY COUNCIL POLICIES: ENHANCING LIFE IN SALFORD
Reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on Salford’s roads
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EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND IMPLICATIONS: The schemes included
in the local safety scheme programme seek to make improvements for the most
vulnerable road users, including the elderly, those with mobility or visual impairment
and children
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ASSESSMENT OF RISK: LOW
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SOURCE OF FUNDING: The schemes identified in the local safety scheme
programme are funded via the Block 3 Transport Capital Programme
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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no legal implications to report
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no additional financial implications to report
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OTHER DIRECTORATES CONSULTED: N/A
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CONTACT OFFICER: Andy Devine
TEL. NO. 779 4859
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WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S): All Wards
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