Decision details

To inform the Cabinet Member of the investigations carried out following the receipt of a petition requesting the review of speed limits on the A623 Stoney Middleton and Calver, and to recommend that no further action be taken to adjust the speed limits or to install a pedestrian crossing at this time.

That the Cabinet Member:
a)Rejects any amendments to the current Speed Limits on the A623 from Calver through Stoney Middleton to the junction with B6521 (Eyam Junction).
b)Rejects the introduction of pedestrian crossing facilities on the A623 from Calver through Stoney Middleton to the junction with B6521 (Eyam Junction).
c)Notes that officers will report the excessive speed issue on the A623 western exit of Stoney Middleton to CREST who is the enforcement arm of the Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership.
d)Notes that the situation continues to be monitored on the A623 from Calver through Stoney Middleton to the junction with B6521 (Eyam Junction) and action be taken where appropriate in accordance with current national guidance.

The request to change the Speed limits on the A623 Calver and Stoney Middleton do not meet the necessary criteria.
This report helps to achieve Derbyshire County Council’s aim to maintain a consistent approach to Speed Limits throughout the County.

Due to the A classification, speed data and injury collision history other suitable Traffic measures are limited. Officers have investigated other Traffic measures in line with the Council’s Speed Management Protocol. Traffic calming measures cannot be introduced on A classified Roads due to their strategic nature, volume and type of traffic (particularly their use by heavy goods vehicles).
Alternative to a signal-controlled crossing could be a Pedestrian central refuge island. They must be a minimum of 1.2 meters wide, however, this is usually raised to 1.8 meters to safely accommodate pushchairs and wheelchairs. Unfortunately, the carriageway width on the A623 from the junction with the B6521 through Stoney Middleton to Polly Froggatt Lane in Calver is not sufficient to accommodate the introduction of pedestrian central refuge Islands.