To seek approval for implementation of a
countywide speed management strategy in line with the Department
Transport’s (DfT) “Setting Local Speed Limits”
guidance which highlights the importance of traffic
authorities’ delivering speed limits that are “safe and
appropriate for roads and its surroundings.”
The proposed strategy will also enable the Council to carry out its
network management duty under Section 16 of the Traffic Management
Act 2004, ie to secure the expeditious movement of traffic on the
authority’s road network and both the more efficient use and
avoidance, elimination or reduction of road congestion or other
disruption to the movement of traffic on their road network.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affect on communities;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/12/2024
Decision due: 28 Feb 2025 by Corporate Director of Environment
Lead member: Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
Lead director: Corporate Director of Environment
Contact: Allan McVeigh, Head of Network Strategy, Highways and Transportation Email: allan.mcveigh@northyorks.gov.uk Email: allan.mcveigh@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Internal discussions with colleagues/Members
and external consultations with NY Police and local
communities
Consultees
North Yorkshire Police