TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
Engineering Works to The Esplanade Required to Improve Accessibility to the New Transportation Centre
Purpose of the Report
To seek the approval in principle of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services on the engineering work required on the Esplanade, between Conway Street and Castle Street, to ensure accessibility for buses and pedestrians to the Transportation centre. The work will result in the loss of 10 on street parking spaces in the area and is subject to consultation with the Parish of St Helier and local businesses.
Background
The Department has identified a number of measures required on the Esplanade to ensure that,
buses can get in and out of the Transportation Centre efficiently and safely;
Pedestrians can access to, and egress from, the Transportation Centre Safely;
while maintaining the existing vehicular flows on the Esplanade.
Discussion
The following measures have been identified as being required to ensure that pedestrians and buses are able to use the Transportation Centre safely and efficiently. (see attached drawing)
The existing zebra crossing on a raised table, immediately to the west of the junction of Conway Street and The Esplanade, is to be maintained.
A new Pedestrian crossing immediately to the east of the transportation centre entrance, which is expected to be a zebra crossing on a raised table, is required.
Improved pedestrian facilities at the junction of The Esplanade and Castle Street are required.
Pavement widening either side of the exit the Transportation Centre is required.
Carriageway re-alignment for east bound traffic at the exit to the transportation centre, to allow greater space for exiting buses.
While the work to improve accessibility is being carried out, the opportunity is also being taken to improve the general ambiance of the area, by providing trees in granite planters, replacing the street lighting, and by replacing areas of the Esplanade footpaths currently paved with tarmac, with granite paving. The trees and planters have been requested, and will be paid for, by WEB.
Conclusion
A new pedestrian crossing facility is required to the West of the Transportation Centre, as well as improvements to pedestrian facilities at the junction of Castle Street and The Esplanade. Widening of the pavement either side of the Transportation centre exit are required to ensure sufficient pavement space for pedestrians going to and from the Transportation Centre.
A realignment of the carriageway at the exit to the Transportation Centre is required, to ensure buses do not conflict with east bound traffic during the exit manoeuvre. The consequence of this will be loss of parking.
In addition to the requirements for bus and pedestrian access, WEB would like to enhance the area with the addition of granite planters and trees, which have been included in the Departments outline drawings. The combined works will result in a loss of parking of 10 spaces in the area.
Consultation with the Parish of St Helier and the local businesses is required prior to the Minister’s final approval.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve in principle the measures detailed on drawing EIS104/F subject to consultation with the Parish of St Helier and local businesses which will result in the loss of 10 public parking spaces in the area.
Reason(s) for Decision
To ensure accessibility to the Transportation Centre for both buses and pedestrians.
Action Required
- Consultation with the Parish of St Helier and businesses in the locality.
- Continued design development work by The Department, to produce detailed design solutions for the scheme.
Written by: | Robert Cabot |
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Approved by: | Caroline Anderson- Director Transport |
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Endorsed by: | Chris Sampson – Director Municipal Services |
Attachments:
Drawing No EIS104/F
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06.03.07