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<p>Local authorities are responsible for assessing the needs of all road users in
their areas and for implementing appropriate traffic management measures. If a local
authority considers that the safety of pedestrians in a particular location is compromised
by pavement parking they have the powers necessary to deal with it through a Traffic
Regulation Order (TRO).</p><p> </p><p>As part of our discussions with local authorities
and other stakeholders, my department is planning to launch a survey in autumn 2017
in order to gather evidence about the TRO procedure, the costs and timescales for
processing TROs, and information about options for change.</p>
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