TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
ROAD TRAFFIC (ST JOHN) (JERSEY) ORDER 1982
Purpose of the Report
To amend the Road Traffic (St John) (Jersey) Order 1982 to formalise the trial of a new parking area and to introduce new prohibition of waiting restrictions on Route du Nord, La Route du Mont Mado and La Ville Des Chenes.
Background
Further to MD-T-2013–0006 the Parish of St John has requested the Minister for TTS to include in the amendment to the Road Traffic (St. John) (Jersey) Order some restrictions the Parish has trialled. These trials comprise prohibition of waiting in La Ville Des Chenes at the roundabout and at the north east of the village and on Rue de Carriere. The proposed amendment to the Road Traffic (St John) (Jersey) Order 1982 will include the restrictions below.
Temporary amendments under Article 68 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956
A temporary amendment to the Road Traffic (St John) (Jersey) Order 1982 was made using powers granted under Article 68 of the Road Traffic Law. TTS officers and Parish officials are now satisfied that the temporary amendment is appropriate and therefore wish the change to be included in the Parish Traffic Order.
Amendment to Schedule 2 “Prohibition of waiting” of the Road Traffic (St John) (Jersey) Order 1982
The St John Roads Committee has requested the placing of “Prohibition of Waiting” lines in the following locations:
La Route du Mont Mado, Route Du Nord, La Ville Des Chenes and La Ruette de Carriere in efforts to improve road safety.
Discussion
The temporary amendment is detailed below.
Route Du Nord:
Waiting Restricted - Maximum 20 Minutes During Any One Stay “East edge (From its junction with La Rue du Temple to its junction to La Rue de L’Eglise)”
Amendments to Schedule 2 “Prohibition of waiting” summarised below
La Ville Des Chenes:
- West side from the northern junction with the roundabout to a point 40m further north.
- From a point 40m from the junction with La Route des Issues to a point 20m further west.
These restrictions are intended to improve the safety of the estate for pedestrians and motorists alike.
La Ruette de Carriere:
- The entire length of the road from its junction with La Rue de la Porte to its junction with La Route du Mont Mado.
Route Du Nord:
- East side – from a point 10 yards south of La Rue du Temple to a point 10 yards North of La Route de St Jean.
The new restriction is required to prevent motorists parking to the south of La Rue de L’Eglise. Parking in this location has been observed since the 20min waiting time limit was introduced at the truck stop. It is considered to be dangerous as cars park on the blind bend before the junction with La Grande Route de St Jean.
La Route du Mont Mado:
- East Side from a point 10 yards north of La Rue des Issues to a point 100 yards further North.
The new restriction is required on La Route du Mont Mado to improve safety for residents leaving the estates on the west side of the main road. The Roads Committee believe it would be beneficial to restrict road side parking to the same side as the exits.
Recommendation
The Minister is requested to approve the request.
Reason (s) for Decision
To amend the Road Traffic (St John) (Jersey) Order 1982 to make permanent the temporary amendment made under Article 68 of the Road Traffic Law and to amend Schedule 2 of the Order. The amendment will formalise the trial of a new parking area and to introduce new prohibition of waiting restrictions on Route du Nord, La Route du Mont Mado and La Ville Des Chênes.
Action Required
Officers are to instruct the Law Draftsman to prepare an Amendment to the Order for subsequent submission to the Minister.
Written by: | Technical Assistant, Traffic and Infrastructure |
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Approved by: | Director, Engineering and Infrastructure |
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Attachments: | Drawings of the proposals |
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