Road Traffic (St. Helier) (Jersey) Order 1996: Temporary Amendment

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A decision made (26.08.2009) to approve a temporary amendment to the Road Traffic (St. Helier) (Jersey) Order 1996.

Decision Reference: MD-T-2009-0078
Decision Summary Title :	Temporary modification to the Road Traffic (St Helier) (Jersey) Order 1996		Date of Decision Summary:	05 August 2009
Decision Summary Author:	Technical Assistant Traffic and Infrastructure		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Temporary Amendment to the Road Traffic (St Helier) (Jersey) Order 1996		Date of Written Report:	05 August 2009
Written Report Author:	Technical Assistant Traffic and Infrastructure		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Road Traffic (St Helier) (Jersey) Order 1996 – temporary modification, in accordance with Article 68 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956 in order to improve unloading facilities outside Sir Walter Raleigh House, Esplanade.
Decision(s): The Minister approved the proposal to change the bus stop outside Sir Walter Raleigh House to Parking of Vehicles on Roads for Loading and Unloading.
Reason(s) for Decision: To improve loading and unloading facilities on the Esplanade.
Resource Implications: Jersey Gazette notice - £80. Road marking and signs - £200. Officers time – four hours.
Action required: The Minister to instruct his officers to arrange for a notice to be inserted in the Jersey Gazette, as required by Article 68 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956.
Signature:		Position:
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

Road Traffic (St. Helier) (Jersey) Order 1996: Temporary Amendment

TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

TEMPORARY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE A BUS STOP ON THE ESPLANADE TO AN UNLOADING BAY

Purpose of the Report

To make a temporary amendment to the Road Traffic (St Helier) (Jersey) Order 1996.

Background

The Transport and Technical Services Department, after consultation with the Connétable of St Helier, has requested an amendment to the Road Traffic (St Helier) (Jersey) Order 1996, to change the bus stop outside Sir Walter Raleigh House, on the Esplanade, to Parking of Vehicles on Roads for Loading and Unloading. The amendment can be made under Article 68 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956 for a period not exceeding 12 months.

Article 68 enables changes to Traffic Orders to be made, for a period of up to 12 months, without waiting for the relatively lengthy process of amending Orders to be completed. During the 12 month period an amendment to the Order will be drafted, for approval by the Minister.

Discussion

This change of use has been agreed with the “Connex” bus company, as this bus stop is no longer necessary due to the close proximity of other bus stops in this area. An unloading bay in this location is now desirable due to deliveries being made to the new offices being created in the area, and the current tendency for delivery drivers to use the paved area outside “Kingsgate House”.

Conclusion

Change the bus stop outside Sir Walter Raleigh House, on the Esplanade, from a bus stop to an unloading bay.

Recommendation

The Minister is recommended to approve the attached notice, as required by Article 68 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956 to come into effect within seven days after its insertion into the Jersey Gazette.

Reason (s) for Decision

To improve unloading facilities outside Sir Walter Raleigh House, Esplanade.

Resource Implications

Jersey Gazette Notice - £80. Officers time – four hours. Road marking and signage - £200.

Action Required

The Minister to instruct his officers to arrange for a notice to be inserted in the Jersey Gazette, as required by Article 68 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956, on two occasions during the seven days immediately preceding the date on which it is to have effect.

Written by: Technical Assistant, Traffic & Infrastructure

Approved by: Director, Municipal Services