Exeter Road (B3372) South Brent - Various Traffic Calming Measures
In accordance with Standing Order 23(2) Councillor Smerdon has requested that the Committee consider this matter, in particular Exeter Road (B2272), South Brent in respect of potential traffic calming measures (speed warning signs) and a crossing point. In addition, the exit off the Northbound A38 onto the B3372 at the Carew Shell service station.
Minutes:
The Committee noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 23, Councillor Smerdon had asked that the Committee consider the issue of Exeter Road (B2272), South Brent in respect on potential traffic calming measures (speed warning signs) and a crossing point, which had the support of the Parish Council.
He further raised the issue of an exit off the Northbound A38 onto the B3372 at the Carew Shell service station, which he reported was dangerous. Also of concern was that if vehicles were prevented from re-joining the A38 on leaving the service station and were redirected onto the B3372, this would result in increased traffic through South Brent.
Members confirmed that the A38, as a trunk road, was the responsibility of the Highways England, therefore the Councils had no jurisdiction to undertake any sort of junction improvements.
Councillor Smerdon also raised the issue the impact of housing development within the vicinity and referred to previous suggestions for a crossing at the London Inn site (which didn’t meet the national criteria) but also the potential for one near to the Sanderspool roundabout.
Officers further explained that speed data would need to be evaluated through the SCARF process before any vehicle activated sign could be considered as a measure, even if locality budgets were used as the funding mechanism.
It was MOVED by Councillor Croad, SECONDED by Councillor Rowe, and
RESOLVED that Councillor Smerdon establish the exact requirements of the Parish Council’s request and submit further information to the next meeting of the HATOC on 7 July 2017.