TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE JERSEY MOTOR CYCLE AND LIGHT CAR CLUB’S APPLICATION
TO HOLD THE JERSEY CAR RALLY 2010
1.0 Purpose of the Report
To accompany the signature copy of the Road Races (Motor Vehicle Rally) (No.2) (Jersey) Order 2010 enabling road closures and traffic restrictions for the purpose of holding the Jersey Rally on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th October 2010.
2.0 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 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 (excepting St. Brelade). They have also consulted property owners directly affected by road closures and supplied proof of Public Liability Insurance.
3.0 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 8th, 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 8th, 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 9th);
o La Rue des Monnieres (B51) during Stage 7 (between 12.45pm and 5.45pm on Saturday 9th). 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 8th and again at 6pm on Saturday 9th for one hour).
Otherwise stages have been designed to minimise their impact on traffic.
4.0 Public Bus Service Impact
For information regarding the impact on public bus services please see the attached ‘Scheduled Changes to Public Bus Services’.
5.0 Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to make the Road Races (Motor Vehicle Rally) (No.2) (Jersey) Order 2010 as prepared.
6.0 Reason(s) for Decision
Further to MD-T-2010-0081, enabling preparation of the Order and following consultations, the proposed road closures and associated traffic management are reasonable and justified.
7.0 Resource Implications
None.
8.0 Action Required
To notify the Greffier of the States and the Law Draftsman that the Order has been made and forward the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor, States Greffe, for notification to the States.
Written by: | Streetworks Manager |
Approved by: | Director, Municipal Services |
Attachments: | Rally Stage Plans and Schedule Scheduled Changes to Public Bus Services |