Issue - items at meetings - Cyclist Priority Network

Report of the Director of Environment (copy attached).

(1)         That the Cabinet Member gives approval to continue work on the four recommended and two contingency projects outlined in Section 3 of this report to detailed design stage and to advertise Traffic Regulation Orders.

92.1               The Cabinet Member considered a report of the Director of Environment seeking approval to work up recommended and contingency small scale cycling projects as part of the CIVITAS Cycle Priority Network (for copy see minute book).

92.2               The Cabinet Member explained that high quality, accessibility for all, was key to the city’s cultural, financial and academic economy and that the ability to choose how to move around the city was also a priority. He stated that that were gaps in the quality of the city’s existing cycling infrastructure, and that it limited accessibility and transport choice for some residents. He advised that the report detailed proposals for improvements to the cycle network, and would in particular improve links between the city and the University.

92.3               Councillor Davey welcomed the report and in particular the measures proposed for Coombe Terrace.

92.4               The Cabinet Member added that one of the benefits of the CIVITAS project was that the council was required to report back on progress.

92.5               RESOLVED - That having considered the information and the reasons set out in the report, the Cabinet Member accepted the following recommendation:

(1)         That approval be given for work to continue on the four recommended and two contingency projects to detailed design stage and to advertise Traffic Regulation Orders.