Plans to cut the speed limit in the centre of a Leeds town and improve its troublesome parking situation have been put forward. Dedicated parking bays could be installed on Otley Road in Guiseley, alongside new restrictions to crack down on “obstructive parking”, according to Leeds City Council proposals.
The road’s current speed limit could also be slashed from 30 miles per hour to 20. A consultation with local residents and businesses is now set to take place.
A council report outlining the plans said: “The proposal will benefit the local businesses by making them more accessible to pedestrians, improving their viability by improving passing trade opportunities, as well as giving customers space to sit after visiting these local businesses. Whilst local parking opportunities are limited, it is seen that parking does take place on the existing yellow line restriction but without impacting on the flow of traffic along A65 Otley Road.”
