Issue - items at meetings - North Laine cycle permeability

Report of the Strategic Director, Place (copy attached).

That the Cabinet Member gives approval to advertise the proposed cycle contraflow facilities in a Traffic Regulation Order and that if any objections are received they would be considered at a future Environment & Sustainability Committee Meeting.

106.1           Councillor West considered a report of the Strategic Director, Place that outlined proposals for introducing a contraflow cycle network in the North Laine area and sought permission to advertise the associated Traffic Regulation Orders for the first phase of streets where contraflow cycling networks can be introduced.

106.2           Councllor West stated that he was very pleased to receive the report which identified twelve streets that would require only minor changes to make them suitable for cycle contraflow facilities.  He added that enabling cycle contra flow in these streets will provide valuable new links through the area.  Together these streets would form the basis of the first cycle contraflow network in the city. This will significantly improve ease of access for cycle users: helping to increase transport choice and offer support for active travel.

Councillor West stated that Contraflow cycling was already common in the North Laine and these new measures would help to address some of the concerns raised by local businesses and residents regarding cyclists who use pavements and twittens.

Councillor West noted that the proposals had been taken to a number of public meetings, and had been largely well received, particularly by The North Laine Traders Association. Councillor West added the work would continue with local groups to iron out any emerging issues whilst seeking to keep the measures as simple and easily understood as possible.

106.3           RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Member gives approval to advertise the proposed cycle contraflow facilities in a Traffic Regulation Order and that if any objections are received they would be considered at a future Environment & Sustainability Committee Meeting.