Decision details

INTRODUCTION OF BUS STOP CLEARWAYS - LEATHERHEAD AND WESTCOTT

Decision Maker: Mole Valley Local Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) resolved to agree that :

 

(i)   A clearway is introduced at the existing bus stop opposite The Prince of Wales PH on the A25 Guildford Road in Westcott. The proposed restriction to be ‘no stopping except local buses 7-7 Monday to Saturday’.

(ii)  Clearways are introduced at the existing bus stops in The Crescent Leatherhead The proposed restriction to be ‘no stopping except local buses at any time’.

 

 

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

              i.        Buses require parallel alignment with the kerb to deploy ramping and kneeling equipment to allow access for wheelchair users and those with mobility problems.

             ii.        Parked vehicles within bus stops prevent this access.

            iii.        Bus stop clearways enable Borough and District enforcement officers to issue penalty charge notices on offending vehicles thereby discouraging inconsiderate parking.

 

Publication date: 02/03/2017

Date of decision: 01/03/2017

Decided at meeting: 01/03/2017 - Mole Valley Local Committee

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