TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE JERSEY MOTOR CYCLE AND LIGHT CAR CLUB’S APPLICATION TO
HOLD THE JERSEY CAR RALLY 2010
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 08 and Saturday 09 October 2010.
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 2010. The event is enabled by Order of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services under Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Races (Jersey) Law 1946.
The Promoter has consulted with the Connétables 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 (excepting St. Brelade). 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 & 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:
o La Rue des Mans (B25) and La Route du Francfief (B43) during Stage 1 (between 12.30pm and 5.30 pm on Friday 08 October, although provided there are no delays the road should be opened earlier). During this time access to Les Quennevais will be maintained via Beaumont (A12) and St Aubin’s (A13) Hill;
o Le Mont des Routeurs (B68) and La Rue de la Vallee during Stage 3 (between 6.15pm and 10.45pm on Friday 08 October, with the rest of that route closing earlier at 5.45pm. During this time access to St Mary’s Village will be maintained via Mont Fallu, La Grande Route de St Pierre and La Grande Route des Augerez etc.;
o Route du Nord and La Rue des Platons during Stages 5 and 6 (between 7.45am and 12.45pm on Saturday 09 October);
o La Rue des Monnieres (B51) during Stage 7 (between 12.45pm and 5.45pm on Saturday 09 October). During this time access to Trinity Village will be maintained via La Grande Route de St Jean and La Route D’Ebenezer etc.;
o Also the Esplanade for the Starting / Finishing Ceremony (at 9.45am on Friday 08 October and again at 6pm on Saturday 09 October for one hour).
Otherwise 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 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 Draftsmen’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: | Streetworks Manager |
Approved by: | Director, Municipal Services |
Attachments: | Rally Stage Plans & Schedule |
| Scheduled Changes to Public Bus Services |