TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
PEDESTRIAN FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ON CASTLE STREET ROUNDABOUT
Purpose of the Report
To gain the Minister’s approval to install zebra crossings on the east and west bound slip roads, east of the Castle Street roundabout, so that pedestrians can more easily cross La Route de la Liberation at an appropriate location.
Background
Under article 69 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956, the Minister for Transport and Technical Services may, after consultation with the Connétable of the Parish in which the road is situated, establish on any road such crossings for pedestrians as the Minister considers necessary.
The Island and annex sites, now known as Liberty Wharf, are currently being re-developed for various uses, including offices, retail and restaurants/cafes. The level of pedestrian use of the area can be expected to increase substantially. Recognising this, Transport and Technical Services have secured funding from the Developer of the Island Site, through a Planning Obligation Agreement, to improve pedestrian facilities on the on and off slip roads, east of the Castle Street roundabout.
Discussion
Standards recommend that pedestrian facilities immediately adjacent to roundabouts are provided using zebra crossings. This type of crossing has been successfully operating on the on and off slip roads to the west of Castle Street roundabout, and can be expected to operate equally successfully on the east bound slip roads.
The Connétable of St Helier has been consulted and the Parish have confirmed their support to this proposal.
Conclusion
With the Liberty Wharf development nearing completion improved pedestrian facilities are required on the walking route to the south west of the Island site. Zebra crossings with belisha beacons are an appropriate means of providing improved pedestrian facilities in this location.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the installation of a zebra crossing on each of the on and off slip roads, east of Castle Street roundabout.
Reason(s) for Decisions
To allow the installation of improved pedestrian facilities on the highways in the vicinity of new office, retail and restaurant developments on the Liberty Wharf site.
Action Required
TTS to procure the equipment and install the crossings, using funds from the Developer of the Liberty Wharf site.
Written by: | R J R Cabot, Assistant Traffic Engineer |
Approved by: | Caroline Anderson, Director of Transport |
Attachments: Plan of area with locations marked.