Agree an updated policy on the use of mirrors on the highway in Kent.
How the decision relates to BS4K and Corporate Objectives:
As part of Driving economic prosperity in BS4K it refers to delivering the priorities set out in our integrated transport strategy Growth Without Gridlock (GWG). Within GWG road safety is stated as a constant priority for central and local government.
Impact/costs and risks of proposed decision:
Currently KCC do not support the use of mirrors on the Highway despite many other Highway Authorities allowing them. Limited use of mirrors at specific locations may assist in delivering our key objective of reducing road causalities.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/12/2012
Decision due: Not before 1st Oct 2012 by Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Waste
Department: Growth, Environment & Transport
Contact: Andy Corcoran, Traffic Schemes & Member Highway Fund Manager Email: andy.corcoran@kent.gov.uk.
Consultation process
N/a
Consultees
None
Aims and level(s) of consultation (KCC consultation levels attached)
Gather Information from key stakeholders on proposed policy
Key consultee groups
Kent Police
Start and finish dates of consultation.
tbc
Equalities Impact Assessment included in the consultation documentation. Please state where this can be found.
tbc
Date of publication of consultation outcomes and updated Equalities Impact Assessment
Informing Only (Who and when)
Has the matter already been discussed by a Cabinet Committee? If not when will be it discussed by the Cabinet Committee and the date of the meeting
20 September 2012
Is the matter referred to in your Business Plan or Medium Term Capital Programme?
Key priority of improving road safety is within Business Plan and proposed policy will assist with this priority.
Which Members and electoral Divisions are affected by this proposed decision? Is it All Members?
All Members
Financial implications: Andy Corcoran, Traffic Schemes & Member Highway Fund Manager
Legal implications: 12/01931
Equalities implications: N/a