Part 1
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REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND PLANNING
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TO THE LEAD MEMBER FOR PLANNING
ON 30 APRIL 2007
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TITLE: A6 CHORLEY ROAD/ MOORSIDE ROAD – IMPLEMENTATION OF
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES AT TRAFFIC SIGNALISED JUNCTION
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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
£94,608 be placed directly with Urban Vision (Highway Services) for the construction
of the scheme and for £30,000 to GM Urban Traffic Control to implement the new
pedestrian signal configuration
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: By implementing protected pedestrian crossing facilities at
this location, it is anticipated that they would greatly benefit the safety of pedestrians
using this junction, especially to children who currently cross here under the
supervision of a school crossing patrol. It is also anticipated that the number of
pedestrian casualties would be reduced, whilst having only a limited effect on the
operational capacity of the junction.
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BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS: Report to Traffic Management Unit (27/09/2006)
Workfile held in Road Casualty Reduction Group
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ASSESSMENT OF RISK: Low
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SOURCE OF FUNDING: Estimated to be £140,608 funded from the Minor Works
allocation of the Block 3, Transport Capital Programme 2007/08
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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 was consulted and had no comments.
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): Swinton North
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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 number of representations have been received from local residents
concerning the difficulties encountered when attempting to cross the traffic
signal junction at A6 Chorley Road/ Moorside Road.
1.2 An investigation of the collision records for the 3 year period January 2003 to
December 2005 revealed that there have been 3 pedestrian collisions, 1
serious and 2 slight. There have also been 2 other collisions involving
vehicles negotiating the junction.
1.3 The current signal set up does not include protected pedestrian movements,
rather pedestrians have to cross in the gaps in the traffic and as mentioned
earlier, this has been raised as a matter of importance by local residents, who
have concerns surrounding road safety and community severance caused by
not having proper protected crossing facilities.
2. PROPOSAL
2.1 It is therefore, proposed to introduce protected red/ green man crossing
facilities across all four arms of the junction. Modelling work has been
undertaken to determine the impact of a pedestrian stage on the existing setup and although delays would result in queues of traffic on Manchester Road,
Chorley Road and Moorside Road, the junction would still operate effectively.
2.2 The modelling work also assumes that the signals will accommodate the
occasional requirement for vehicles wishing to enter and exit the builders
yard, situated off the junction.
3. CONSULTATION
3.1 Consultation has taken place with representatives from the Traffic
Management Unit, also with Greater Manchester Urban Traffic Control Unit
and no objections have been received.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 A target for the proposed works has been received from Urban Vision
(Highway Services) for £94,608 and from GM Urban Traffic Control for
£30,000
4.2 The overall cost of the scheme is summarised as follows
Works
£94,608
UTC costs
£30,000
ED Fees
£11,000
CIU Fees
£ 5,000
Total
£140,608
4.3 The cost of the works will be met from the Minor Works allocation of the Block
3, Transport Capital Programme 2007/08.
5. RECOMMENDATION
5.1 It is anticipated that the proposals would greatly benefit the safety of
pedestrians using this junction, especially to children who currently cross here
under the supervision of a school crossing patrol on their way to and from
school. It is also anticipated that the number of pedestrian casualties would
be reduced, whilst having only a limited effect on the operational capacity of
the junction.
5.2The recommendation is that approval be given to the implementation of the
scheme as outlined above.
5.3 Additionally, that approval is given to place an order directly with Urban Vision
(Highway Services) for the construction of the scheme for the sum of £94,608
and for £30,000 to GM Urban Traffic Control to implement the new pedestrian
signal configuration
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 : A6 Chorley Road/ Moorside Road – Proposed Pedestrian Facilities
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 : July 2007
Estimated - End Date : August 2007
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Recommended Tenderer : Urban Vision
Breakdown of Scheme Cost :
Tender Cost (quotation) : £ 94,608
05/06
£000‘s
Contract
Fees
Other (Specify) GMUTC
06/07
£000‘s
GMUTC
Total Cost
07/08
£000‘s
95
16
30
141
Later
£000‘s
Total
£000‘s
Phasing of Expenditure (£000‘s)
Apr
This
Year
Next
Year
Foll
owing
Year
May
June
July
70
Aug
71
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
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
Supported Borrowing
Unsupported Borrowing (see note 1)
Grant (Specify) DfT Grant Specific
Capital Receipts
Other (Specify)
Total
07/08
£000‘s
141
Later
£000‘s
Total
£000‘s
141
REVENUE IMPLICATIONS
Are there any revenue implications of this proposal ?
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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.
Decision of Lead Member Customer and Support Services
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Approved/Not Approved