Part 1item no 9
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REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND PLANNING
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TO THE LEAD MEMBER FOR PLANNING
ON 5th MARCH 2007
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TITLE: A57, LIVERPOOL ROAD, BARTON – SPEED MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS
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RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Lead Member Planning notes the content of this
report, grants approval to the implementation of the scheme and that an order for
£17,600 be placed directly with Urban Vision (Highway Services) for the construction
of the Community Concern scheme
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Eccles Community Committee, under their highways
devolved budget, have requested a scheme to reduce the speed of vehicles entering
the 30mph section of the A57, from the dual 50mph section.
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BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS: Report to Traffic Management Unit (29/11/06)
Workfile held in Road Casualty Reduction Group
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ASSESSMENT OF RISK: LOW
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SOURCE OF FUNDING: ECCLES COMMUNITY COMMITTEE DEVOLVED
ALLOCATION OF THE BLOCK 3, TRANSPORT CAPITAL PROGRAMME
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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Pauline Lewis – following e-mail communication there are
no legal implications to report
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS; Nigel Dickens – following e-mail communication there
are no additional financial implications to report
COMMUNICATION IMPLICATIONS: N/A
VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS: N/A
CLIENT IMPLICATIONS: N/A
CLIENT OFFICER: Darren Findley
PROPERTY: N/A
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HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
CONTACT OFFICER: Andy Devine on 779 4859
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WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S): Barton
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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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DETAILS:
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 A request has been received from the Eccles Community Committee to
introduce a scheme that seeks to reduce the speed of eastbound vehicles
leaving the dual 50mph part of the A57, entering the residential 30mph
section.
1.2 The Community Committee request follows a number of complaints from
residents living in the vicinity who are concerned that vehicles are still
travelling at excessive speed well in to the 30mph section.
1.3 Analysis of the collision records reveal that in the last 3 years there have
been 2 slight injury collisions at this location on Liverpool Road with vehicles
travelling in an easterly direction.
1.4 Additionally, speed surveys have been carried out on the A57 just within the
30mph section and the eastbound 85%ile speed was recorded at 35.4mph.
However, a more detailed analysis of the speeds shows that outside the peak
periods 85%iles were in the region of 43 - 44mph.
2. PROPOSAL
2.1 The proposal details (included on the attached plan) are to introduce 1 area of
red ‘Rippleprint’ material with a further 2 areas of red surfacing 10m long with
10m gaps between each, across both lanes of the dual section in advance of
the 30mph limit. ‘Slow’ markings to be provided on each. ‘Rippleprint’ creates
a vibration in the car travelling over it but is designed so that this vibration is
not transmitted outside to properties, the ‘Rippleprint’ has also been set some
distance from properties just to doubly ensure vibration does not occur.
2.2 Introduce a 30mph marking on the carriageway adjacent to the 30mph speed
limit signs, to reinforce the change in limit.
2.3 Erect 1 no Driver Feedback sign adjacent to 792 Liverpool Road, that will
flash 30mph to alert drivers who are still travelling too fast of the need to slow
down.
3. CONSULTATION
3.1 A public consultation exercise was conducted with residents living adjacent to
the area proposed for treatment. Each residential property received a letter
outlining the proposal together with a plan illustrating the scheme and were
asked to fill in and return a reply slip indicating their support or otherwise for
the scheme.
3.2 A total of 72 letters were delivered and on the close of consultation on 8th
January 2007 there had been 24 responses (33%) with all 24 in favour of the
scheme.
3.3 The proposals have been before the Traffic Management Unit attended by the
emergency services and no objections were received.
4.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 A target for the proposed works has been received from Urban Vision
(Highway Services) for £17,600
4.2 The overall cost of the scheme is summarised as follows
Works
£17,600
ED Fees
£4,947.80
CIU Fees
£880
Total
£23,427.80
4.3 The cost of the works will be met from the Eccles Community Committee
devolved allocation of the Block 3, Transport Capital Programme 2006/07.
5.0 RECOMMENDATION
5.1The recommendation is that Lead Member gives approval to the
implementation of the scheme as outlined above.
5.2 That approval is given to place an order directly with Urban Vision (Highway
Services) for the construction of the Community Concern scheme for the sum
of £17,600.
TENDER APPROVAL - PROFORMA
For use in seeking the approval of the Lead Member for Customer and Support
Services to proceed with a capital proposal
REPORT TO LEAD MEMBER FOR CUSTOMER AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Title of Scheme : A57 Liverpool Rd Speed Management Scheme
Recommendations (please append report to your service Lead Member)
Scheme Details (please append report to your service Lead Member)
Tender Details (please append report to your service Lead Member)
Estimated - Start Date : March 2007
Estimated - End Date : April 2007
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Recommended Tenderer : Urban Vision
Breakdown of Scheme Cost :
Tender Cost (quotation) : £17,600
04/05
£000‘s
05/06
£000‘s
Contract
Fees
Other (Specify) GMUTC
06/07
£000‘s
18
6
Later
£000‘s
Total
£000‘s
18
6
24
Total Cost
24
Phasing of Expenditure (£000‘s)
Apr
This
Year
Next
Year
Foll
owing
Year
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
12
12
Note : The monthly cash flow above should be consistent with the contract start and end dates
shown above and should allow for normal time lapses which will occur between work being
done, claimed for, certified and paid, as well as retentions. Please consult your Capital
Accountant if you need assistance with this or any other part of this proforma.
Is Scheme In The Current Approved Capital Programme ? Yes / No YES
Funding Identified :
05/06
£000‘s
06/07
£000‘s
07/08
£000‘s
Later
£000‘s
Total
£000‘s
Supported Borrowing
Unsupported Borrowing (see note 1)
Grant (Specify) DfT Grant Specific
Capital Receipts
Other (Specify)
Total
24
24
REVENUE IMPLICATIONS
Are there any revenue implications of this proposal ?
No
If Yes, please complete the table below
Are there any other financial implications
Details
Estimated Cost
Staffing (please specify) :
Other Running Costs (please specify) :
Capital Financing Costs (see Note 1 below - only to
be completed where the use of unsupported
borrowing is planned)
Total Estimated Cost
To be met from :
Budget
Code
Part
Year
£
Full
Year
£
Total Funding/Income
Net Revenue Cost/(Saving)
Note 1 : If unsupported borrowing is to be used, capital financing costs can be
provided by your Accountant and you should show in the table how revenue
savings can be made to fund these costs. Please consult your Accountant if you
need assistance with completing this or any other part of this form.