Controversial proposals for yellow lines in an Isle of Wight town have been abandoned – to the sound of applause.
Residents of St Catherine Street in Ventnor clapped at Thursday’s decision at the Isle of Wight Council cabinet meeting, after they were successful in having the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) thrown out.
More than 140 objections to the parking restrictions were submitted, as well as a petition signed by 600 people.
Had they been introduced, existing double yellow lines would have been extended, removing parking to improve access.
One resident said the proposals represented “a complete lack of understanding of the needs of not only residents but the wider Ventnor community.”
The main concern from Ventnorians was that it would exacerbate the already dire need for parking in the area, pushing more vehicles into the neighbouring street.
The plan had won some support from those who said it would make it safer to be a pedestrian – as cars sometimes mount the pavement to get past.
Speaking at the cabinet meeting, Councillor Phil Jordan, the member for highways and infrastructure, said TROs are proposed only after a request from a member of the public, businesses or councillor. He thanked everyone who signed the petition and said the council was listening very carefully to what communities and residents need.
Councillor Paul Fuller, cabinet member for planning, said sometimes requests come from small numbers of people, who may not see the bigger picture and wider impact.
9 other TRO schemes were proposed in the town and 7 were approved, for: Eastern Esplanade, Victoria Street, Leeson Road, Shore Road, Esplanade Road, Steephill Road and the Esplanade, whilst 2 TROs for Albert Street and Park Avenue were deferred to a later date, pending further investigation.
Ventnor town is horrible, the pavement in tiny and so much traffic
Great decision.
Now ban any ideas for doing similar along Great Preston road as the young lady with the much mentioned Yellow car can be allowed to park near her parents and drop off their Granddaughter without having to endure a long painful walk to do so.
James we dont want any parking opposite. I have a special needs child so I need my car space. If the yellow car owner is disabled then she should display a badge.
Just looks unhealthy from eating too many Big Macs an to many tattoos so just lazy imo.
Some families own too many vehicles (they cannot drive them all at once)
Council Tax should be based on the amount of vehicles an Household owns,
therefore they would not clog up Island Roads (parking permits would be a deterrent)
Then all families could park their vehicles when they return home from work.
Great Preston Road is a dangerous Road, even if a person is disabled, if the Household have a drive
they should use the drive, NOT park on the pavement.
Some people are selfish and don’t think of others.
So many infections can come from having tattoos and obesity is another problem
eating too much McDonalds is not healthy, smoking is another unhealthy habit.
Many persons lifestyles make them disabled, and then they think they have rights
to Disabled Badges.
Disabled Badges should only be given to people who do not abuse their bodies.
The family in question have a drive so the driver could park on the drive
rather than parking on the pavement 24/7
By leaving a car parked on the pavement o/s No.90 Great Preston Road, other vehicles cannot pass freely
without traffic having to come to a Stop (it makes the road narrower & Vehicles parked on the other
side of the Road can get damaged, 1 vehicle did recently
Also the pavement is then UNSAFE for pedestrians, mobility scooters, families with prams, dog walkers &
Wheelchair users
Great Preston Road is heavily used by Buses, Fire Engines, coaches & Lorries that go into
Nicholson Road
The Ventnor situation is much different to Great Preston Road needs
Come on IW Council get those lines laid.
Awful decision traffic issues are for the Council to decide if a Road or Street is safe.
It is not so persons can decide, does that mean if an accident occurs, the persons will be
Liable for an accident!
If an accident takes place down Great Preston Road, will the family who park on the pavement be liable
or will the Council be liable!
If the vehicle was not parked on the pavement in the first place an accident is less likely.
What a load of Rubbish.
Painful walk my ar*e, have you seen her run.
She could run in the South African marathon, yet alone Walk the Wight.
Obnoxious lazyitis is this persons problem.
Double Yellow lines are needed to STOP selfish persons making other
people’s lives awkward.
Pavements are Public Highways
Councils / Police are responsible to stop persons parking on Pavements
If they are causing a destruction
If a person cannot walk with a pram along a pavement due to a vehicle being
Parked on the pavement and they have to walk out into the Road with a pram.
I imagine the person who parked the vehicle on the pavement will be responsible for any injuries.
Ban persons parking on the pavement in the first place is the answer
Prevention is better than cure
So does it or does it not comply with best practices in urban design regarding mixed use of space between cars and pedestrians?
Because if it does not and accident is going to happen there, I do assume someone who signed off the state of infrastructure will be hold responsible?