Tatnum Road ETRO
We asked
To create a low traffic neighbourhood, in August 2020 an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) created an experimental junction closure on Tatnam Road, at the junction with Stanley Green Road. The changes were designed to discourage through traffic and so create additional space where people can cycle and walk safely whilst following COVID social distancing guidance. It also aimed at enhancing the immediate area for residents and providing safer access for walking and cycling to and from Stanley Green Infant School, Oakdale Junior and Poole High Schools. ETROs can run for up to 18 months. The changes were implemented the week commencing 31 August 2020,
Other closures that were proposed on Stanley Green Road (at the junction with Wimborne Road) and Vicarage Road (at the junction with Stanley Green Road) were deferred.
You said
The formal comments and those received through the online consultation forms by 7 March 2021 were compiled into a report and considered alongside formal feedback and other evidence.
We did
Taking into consideration the results of the consultation, Cabinet have now decided to permanently remove the changes. They acknowledged that while the measures did provide some benefits to those walking and cycling in the area, the majority of views gathered during the public consultation process support the removal of the low traffic neighboured due to the displacement of vehicle traffic to other areas.
Councillor Drew Mellor, Leader of BCP Council, said:
“This was a finely balanced decision. Initially, reliance was placed on the views of local ward councillors as representatives of the community in deciding whether the measure should be retained. While we respect their views, in this case, the vast majority of residents taking part in the consultation appeared to take a different view and Cabinet as a whole wished to respect and reflect their views more, given that this has not been identified as a primary cycle route within the wider network."
“We often face challenging decisions with strongly held opinions, particularly when we are aiming to introduce changes to encourage more sustainable journeys. It is therefore important that we bring the community with us in making the necessary changes.”
The trial measures at Tatnam Road will be now be removed and the road reopened over the next few weeks.
As part of its Big Plan ambitions, BCP Council will continue to explore options for improving local travel. This includes creating an environment where the use of public transport, cycling and walking become more attractive travel choices.
We asked
To create a low traffic neighbourhood, in August 2020 an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) created an experimental junction closure on Tatnam Road, at the junction with Stanley Green Road. The changes were designed to discourage through traffic and so create additional space where people can cycle and walk safely whilst following COVID social distancing guidance. It also aimed at enhancing the immediate area for residents and providing safer access for walking and cycling to and from Stanley Green Infant School, Oakdale Junior and Poole High Schools. ETROs can run for up to 18 months. The changes were implemented the week commencing 31 August 2020,
Other closures that were proposed on Stanley Green Road (at the junction with Wimborne Road) and Vicarage Road (at the junction with Stanley Green Road) were deferred.
You said
The formal comments and those received through the online consultation forms by 7 March 2021 were compiled into a report and considered alongside formal feedback and other evidence.
We did
Taking into consideration the results of the consultation, Cabinet have now decided to permanently remove the changes. They acknowledged that while the measures did provide some benefits to those walking and cycling in the area, the majority of views gathered during the public consultation process support the removal of the low traffic neighboured due to the displacement of vehicle traffic to other areas.
Councillor Drew Mellor, Leader of BCP Council, said:
“This was a finely balanced decision. Initially, reliance was placed on the views of local ward councillors as representatives of the community in deciding whether the measure should be retained. While we respect their views, in this case, the vast majority of residents taking part in the consultation appeared to take a different view and Cabinet as a whole wished to respect and reflect their views more, given that this has not been identified as a primary cycle route within the wider network."
“We often face challenging decisions with strongly held opinions, particularly when we are aiming to introduce changes to encourage more sustainable journeys. It is therefore important that we bring the community with us in making the necessary changes.”
The trial measures at Tatnam Road will be now be removed and the road reopened over the next few weeks.
As part of its Big Plan ambitions, BCP Council will continue to explore options for improving local travel. This includes creating an environment where the use of public transport, cycling and walking become more attractive travel choices.
We asked
To create a low traffic neighbourhood, in August 2020 an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) created an experimental junction closure on Tatnam Road, at the junction with Stanley Green Road. The changes were designed to discourage through traffic and so create additional space where people can cycle and walk safely whilst following COVID social distancing guidance. It also aimed at enhancing the immediate area for residents and providing safer access for walking and cycling to and from Stanley Green Infant School, Oakdale Junior and Poole High Schools. ETROs can run for up to 18 months. The changes were implemented the week commencing 31 August 2020,
Other closures that were proposed on Stanley Green Road (at the junction with Wimborne Road) and Vicarage Road (at the junction with Stanley Green Road) were deferred.
You said
The formal comments and those received through the online consultation forms by 7 March 2021 were compiled into a report and considered alongside formal feedback and other evidence.
We did
Taking into consideration the results of the consultation, Cabinet have now decided to permanently remove the changes. They acknowledged that while the measures did provide some benefits to those walking and cycling in the area, the majority of views gathered during the public consultation process support the removal of the low traffic neighboured due to the displacement of vehicle traffic to other areas.
Councillor Drew Mellor, Leader of BCP Council, said:
“This was a finely balanced decision. Initially, reliance was placed on the views of local ward councillors as representatives of the community in deciding whether the measure should be retained. While we respect their views, in this case, the vast majority of residents taking part in the consultation appeared to take a different view and Cabinet as a whole wished to respect and reflect their views more, given that this has not been identified as a primary cycle route within the wider network."
“We often face challenging decisions with strongly held opinions, particularly when we are aiming to introduce changes to encourage more sustainable journeys. It is therefore important that we bring the community with us in making the necessary changes.”
The trial measures at Tatnam Road will be now be removed and the road reopened over the next few weeks.
As part of its Big Plan ambitions, BCP Council will continue to explore options for improving local travel. This includes creating an environment where the use of public transport, cycling and walking become more attractive travel choices.
We asked
To create a low traffic neighbourhood, in August 2020 an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) created an experimental junction closure on Tatnam Road, at the junction with Stanley Green Road. The changes were designed to discourage through traffic and so create additional space where people can cycle and walk safely whilst following COVID social distancing guidance. It also aimed at enhancing the immediate area for residents and providing safer access for walking and cycling to and from Stanley Green Infant School, Oakdale Junior and Poole High Schools. ETROs can run for up to 18 months. The changes were implemented the week commencing 31 August 2020,
Other closures that were proposed on Stanley Green Road (at the junction with Wimborne Road) and Vicarage Road (at the junction with Stanley Green Road) were deferred.
You said
The formal comments and those received through the online consultation forms by 7 March 2021 were compiled into a report and considered alongside formal feedback and other evidence.
We did
Taking into consideration the results of the consultation, Cabinet have now decided to permanently remove the changes. They acknowledged that while the measures did provide some benefits to those walking and cycling in the area, the majority of views gathered during the public consultation process support the removal of the low traffic neighboured due to the displacement of vehicle traffic to other areas.
Councillor Drew Mellor, Leader of BCP Council, said:
“This was a finely balanced decision. Initially, reliance was placed on the views of local ward councillors as representatives of the community in deciding whether the measure should be retained. While we respect their views, in this case, the vast majority of residents taking part in the consultation appeared to take a different view and Cabinet as a whole wished to respect and reflect their views more, given that this has not been identified as a primary cycle route within the wider network."
“We often face challenging decisions with strongly held opinions, particularly when we are aiming to introduce changes to encourage more sustainable journeys. It is therefore important that we bring the community with us in making the necessary changes.”
The trial measures at Tatnam Road will be now be removed and the road reopened over the next few weeks.
As part of its Big Plan ambitions, BCP Council will continue to explore options for improving local travel. This includes creating an environment where the use of public transport, cycling and walking become more attractive travel choices.
Key Dates
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21 August 2020
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07 March 2021
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07 March 2022
