Issue - meetings

This report summarises the consultation outcomes of the developers (GEN2 Estates) proposed speed reduction measures on Upper Haysden Lane. This report explores 2 potential options - 1.) Extend the 40mph limit further south past the A21 Tonbridge bypass to help slow drivers on approach to the school or 2.) Extend the existing 30mph speed limit past Nexus School and remove the existing 40mph speed limit.

The report of the Head of Transportation, Kent County Council, summarised the consultation outcomes of the developer’s (GEN2 Estates) proposed speed reduction measures on Upper Haysden Lane.  The report explored two potential options:-

(1) Extend the 40mph limit further south past the A21 Tonbridge bypass to help slow drivers on approach to the school; or

(2) Extend the existing 30mph speed limit past Nexus School and remove the existing 40mph speed limit.  Members expressed concern that measures had not previously been introduced to ensure driver awareness of the presence of the school.

The Board recognised the funding issues and requested further information on costs and time limitations.  Members indicated their wish to pursue a programme for a 30mph limit and noted that a revised scheme would need to be approved.

RESOLVED: That

(1)         the recommendation contained in the report be refused; and

(2)         Kent County Council, in consultation with County Councillors, Ward Members and the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Transportation Board, investigate the option of a 30mph speed limit on Upper Haysden Lane and associated funding required for traffic mitigation measures and a revised proposed scheme be submitted to a future meeting of the Joint Transportation Board for consideration.