Article 8 Power to alter layout of streets, etc.

(1)

The Executive may alter the layout of, and carry out other ancillary works in, any street in the City specified in column (1) of Schedule 3 to this Order in the manner specified in relation to that street in column (2) of that Schedule.

(2)

The Executive may provide a footpath between Beckett Street and Accommodation Road in the City between points FP1, FP2 and FP3 and between points FP4, FP5 and FP6 and a footpath and cycle track adjacent to Alma Road in the City between points FC1 and FC2.

(3)

Without prejudice to the specific powers conferred by paragraphs (1) and (2) above but subject to paragraph (4) below, the Executive may for the purpose of constructing, maintaining or using the authorised tramways alter the layout of any street within the limits of deviation or limits of widening; and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Executive may within those limits—

(a)

increase the width of the carriageway of the street by reducing the width of any kerb, footpath, footway, cycle track or verge within the street;

(b)

alter the level of any such kerb, footpath, footway, cycle track or verge;

(c)

reduce the width of the carriageway of the street by forming a reserved area in the street as a stopping place for trams or by carrying out other works for that purpose;

(d)

carry out works for the provision or alteration of parking places;

(e)

carry out works to the carriageway of the street for the purpose of deterring or preventing vehicles other than trams from passing along the authorised tramway; and

(f)

make and maintain crossovers, sidings or passing places.

(4)

The powers in paragraph (3) shall not be exercised without the consent of the street authority, but such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.