TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE JERSEY MOTOR CYCLE AND LIGHT CAR CLUB’S APPLICATION TO
HOLD THE JERSEY CAR RALLY 2011
Purpose of the Report
To obtain a Ministerial Decision regarding approval of road closures and traffic restrictions for the purpose of holding the Jersey Rally on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October 2011.
In addition, to enable an instruction to be sent to the Law Draftsman requesting preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.
Background
The Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club (the Promoter) has submitted details of its proposed Paperclix Rally for 2011. The event is enabled by Order of the Transport and Technical Services Minister under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.
The Promoter has consulted with the Connétable of all parishes within which stages of the Rally are to be held and has provided TTS with signed certificates of support in each case. They have also consulted property owners directly affected by road closures and supplied proof of Public Liability Insurance.
Discussion
Of the various main road sections included in this year’s Rally (see attached Rally Stage Plans and Schedule) all the stages have been utilised in the last two to five years, although there are some minor alterations. Most significant with respect to traffic impact will be the following closures:
St Ouen Stage - Saturday 15 October between 7.45am and 12.45pm: La Route du Marais (B56 – linking St Ouen’s Village with St Ouen’s Bay), Rue du Bachelier (B55 - linking St Ouen’s Village with Les Landes) and Le Chemin De L’Eglise (B53 – linking St Ouen’s Village with St Mary’s Village). During this time main road access to St Ouen’s Village will be limited to La Grande Route de St Ouen (A12).
Maufant Stage - Saturday 15 October between 12.45pm and 5.30pm: La Grande Route de St Martin (A6). During this time access to St Martin’s Village will be maintained via Rue du Hucquet.
TTS’ Street Works Manager has double checked in both cases with the relevant Parish to ensure that they are fully aware of the traffic implementations of these stages on Parishioners, etc. and to confirm their approval. Otherwise all stages have been designed to minimise their impact on traffic.
Public Bus Service Impact
For information regarding the impact on public bus services please see the attached Scheduled Changes to Public Bus Services.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the Jersey Rally and the preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.
Reason(s) for Decision
The proposed road closures and associated traffic management are reasonable and justified.
Resource Implications
TTS Officer and Law Draftsman’s time.
Action Required
To forward a copy of the Ministerial Decision along with an Instructing Memorandum and the Promoter’s Application to the Law Draftsman.
Written by: | Street Works Manager |
Approved by: | Director, Engineering and Infrastructure |
Attachments: | Rally Stage Plans and Schedule Scheduled Changes to Public Bus Services |
I:\Minister\2011\Ministerial Decisions\MD 00 Jersey Car Rally 2011 Part 1\WR Jersey Car Rally 2011 Part 1.doc