Overview
Executive summary
- targeted review of traffic sensitive streets (TSS) designation following changes to national guidance
- a 30-day consultation with those directly impacted by the regulation, consisting of lists, maps and a short survey to collect views
- there were 19 responses to the survey
- of the 19 responses, 16 had no objections to the proposed streets being included (84%)
- of the remaining three, one specified two streets they objected to
- five respondents said they felt other streets should be included (26%)
- four respondents named five (different) streets that should be considered for inclusion on the proposed list
Introduction
We have a legal duty to co-ordinate all works on the county’s road network. A traffic sensitive street (TSS) is one on which any work will create delays and disruption at specified times. When a street is given TSS designation, it allows better traffic flow regulation by managing roadworks timing, for example, ensuring works are completed outside peak commuting time. The designations are reviewed regularly, using a strict government-set framework.
The national guidance has changed and a review of existing designations was required.
Stakeholders
- public
- others – utilities companies and agencies involved in street works were invited to comment online or directly to the service
Of the 19 people who completed the survey:
- 13 were residents
- 3 were undertakers of works or promoters
- 1 was from a neighbouring authority
- 1 was from a passenger transport authority
- 1 didn’t respond to the question
Methodology
- three key documents listing and showing affected streets were placed on the Let’s talk Lincolnshire platform
- a short survey was hosted on the site asking for feedback
- a written invite to comment was sent directly to primary stakeholders (specified above)