Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - Strathaven Town Centre (One Way) Order 2022

Public Hearing Agenda – 10am on Thursday 12 October 2023, Avondale Community Wing (Calder Hall), Strathaven ML10 6JW
 

1. Introduction by Reporter
   
   - Proposed order and reasons for service
   - Objections lodged
   - Parties participating in the hearing
   - Procedures to be adopted in the hearing
   - Review of the case from the papers and pre hearing site inspection
   - Main issues for discussion
   - Matters of clarification with respect to the order
    
2. Background and context for the order
   
   - Council’s approach to traffic management in the area
   - Relevant traffic counts in the area of the proposed order
    
3. Consultation process
   
   - Statutory consultation
   - Consultation exercise undertaken within the community
    
4. Traffic movement and congestion
   
   - Effect of one-way traffic introduced through the order
   - Resulting traffic flows on Bridge Street and Wellbrae
   - Turning movements at junctions
   - Effect on traffic congestion
   - Waiting and loading restrictions in the area
    
5. Road and pedestrian safety
   
   - Speed limits for traffic in the area
   - Traffic calming measures
   - Vehicular and pedestrian movement conflicts
    
6. General amenity considerations
   
   - Traffic noise and pollution
   - Convenience for local businesses and residents
   - Active travel proposals
    
7. Any other relevant matters
    
8. Reporter’s concluding remarks and site inspection

Lance R Guilford Reporter
25 September 2023                                                                                               TRO-380-4