Part 1( Open to the Public)
Item 6
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REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND PLANNING
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TO THE LEAD MEMBER FOR PLANNING
ON 11TH JUNE 2007
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TITLE: Langley Road, Irwell Riverside – Proposed Speed Management Measures,
Phase 2
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RECOMMENDATIONS: That consideration be given to the acceptance of a
quotation in the sum of £18,418 and that an order be placed directly with Urban
Vision (Highway Services) for the construction of the Speed Management scheme
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this report is to seek the authority to accept
the quotation from Urban Vision (Highway Services) in the sum of £18,418 and to
carry out the construction of the Speed Management scheme
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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: The scheme is to be match funded with half the cost from
the East Salford Community Committee, Highway Devolved budget and the
remaining half from the Local Safety scheme element 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: following e-mail communication there are no additional
comments to report
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): Irwell Riverside
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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:
1.0.
BACKGROUND
1.1.
Following the road traffic collision on Langley Road in January 2005 where a
vehicle collided with a pedestrian resulting in a fatality, there was an approach
made by local residents requesting traffic calming measures for the area.
1.2.
This approach led to the implementation of the first phase of the scheme,
which incorporated various road markings and signs including rumble strips,
narrowing markings, ‘dragons teeth’ markings, ‘Kill Your Speed’ signs and
speed activated signs. The scheme was completed in August 2005.
1.3.
Additionally, a mobile speed camera site has been established and is
currently operated by Greater Manchester Police.
1.4.
Speed checks took place in January 2006 which revealed 85th%ile speeds of
33mph on Langley Road (a reduction of 1mph) and 34.5mph on Langley
Road South (a reduction of 3.5mph)
1.5
The collision records have also been investigated for the period after the fatal
collision in January 2005 up to October 2006 and there have been 2 slight
injury collisions, neither being speed related.
2.0.
PROPOSAL
2.1.
A further approach however, has been made by residents for a second phase
of work to install a more conventional traffic-calming scheme along the
residential stretch of Langley Road.
2.2.
This second phase would consist of a priority chicane at either end of the
houses with the priority requiring vehicles approaching the houses to give way
and therefore reduce their speed. In order to maintain the low speed between
the chicanes, 2 sets of speed cushions are proposed for installation at 60m
spacing.
2.3
The vertical features have taken account of the use by HGV’s and bus
services, thus restricting the type of measures to speed cushions. Horizontal
features such as chicanes have also been designed to allow the passage of
HGV’s and buses with a gap of 3.5 being preferred, the gap being filled by an
additional speed cushion.
3.0
CONSULTATION
3.1
A consultation exercise has been conducted with local residents and
businesses along Langley Road and Langley Road South. Each residential
property and business received a letter outlining the proposals together with a
plan and reply slip on which to indicate their support or otherwise for the
scheme. A total of 130 letters were delivered and on the close of the
consultation period on 9th November there had been 33 returns with 28 or
85% in favour of the scheme and 5 or 15% against the scheme. Those
against the scheme stated the potential increase in noise and vibration,
difficulties for HGV’s, and that the scheme does not consider the residential
section of Langley Road South.
3.2
Noise and vibration should be kept to a minimum, as HGV’s will be able to
straddle the speed cushions, but will still have to slow down due to the
deflection of the chicane. The scheme has been designed with HGV’s in
mind, hence the use of chicanes and cushions rather than kerb-to-kerb
humps, in order to minimise their disruption. The scheme did not include the
residential stretch of Langley Road South, as the request from local residents
was to treat the section of Langley Road where the fatality occurred.
3.3
The proposals have been to Traffic Management Unit attended by the
emergency services and bus operators and approval has been granted for the
scheme.
4.0
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1
A target for the proposed works has been received from Urban Vision
(Highway Services) for £18,418
4.2
The overall cost of the scheme is summarised as follows
Works
£18,418
ED Fees
£ 5,000
CIU Fees
£ 2,500
Total
£25,918
4.3
The cost of the works is to be match funded with half the cost from the East
Salford Community Committee, Highway Devolved budget and the remaining
half from the Local Safety scheme element of the Block 3 Transport Capital
Programme 2007/08.
5.0
RECOMMENDATION
5.2
That approval is given to place an order directly with Urban Vision (Highway
Services) for the construction of the Speed Management scheme for the sum
of £18,418.
Bill Taylor
Managing Director of Urban Vision Partnership Limited
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 : Langley Road, Irwell Riverside – Proposed Speed Management Measures, Phase 2
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) : £18,418
05/06
£000‘s
06/07
£000‘s
Contract
Fees
Other (Specify) GMUTC
07/08
£000‘s
19
8
Later
£000‘s
Total
£000‘s
19
8
27
Total Cost
27
Phasing of Expenditure (£000‘s)
Apr
May
This
Year
Next
Year
Foll
owing
Year
June
July
13
Aug
14
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
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
27
27
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.
Decision of Lead Member Customer and Support Services
Approved/Not Approved