The Director of Technical Services reported concerning a 51 signature petition requesting traffic calming measures in Mellor Road, Rosebery Grove and Amery Grove, Prenton.

Investigations into the road safety records for Mellor Road and the surrounding area revealed that it had an excellent personal injury accident record during the latest three year study period. The introduction of traffic calming measures would not result in a significant reduction of vehicle speeds or lead to an improvement in the already excellent accident record, and they were not therefore warranted at the present time. However, road safety officers would continue to offer education to children and parents about the highway environment.

The lead petitioner had been informed of the various measures that could be carried out within the area:

 - The joint "Community Speedwatch" initiative with the Police which aimed to empower local communities to make drivers more aware of inappropriate speed should the lead petitioner or other concerned neighbours wish to take this forward.

 - The road could be considered for the community speed initiative "Bring Accidents Down 2 Zero".

-  As a result of the lead petitioners concerns raised regarding traffic speeds in Mellor Road and the surrounding area the Police had been requested to give the area some additional enforcement.

-  The speed alert trailer could be used in this location although the use of this highly visible and effective equipment was dependent upon a safe and effective location following a risk assessment.

The report concluded that no additional traffic management measures were justified at the present time and recommended that the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee be advised that no further action should be taken in respect of this petition, but that the situation would continue to be monitored.

  Resolved – That the Panel:

(1)  Note the petitioners request for traffic calming measures to slow the speed of traffic in Mellor Road, Prenton and the surrounding area.

(2) Recommend to the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee that no further action should be taken in respect of the petition requesting traffic calming measures to slow the speed of traffic in Mellor Road, Prenton and the surrounding area but that the situation will continue to be monitored.