Decision - Pedestrian Crossing Assessment Methodology

(1)         That the Cabinet Member approves the revised pedestrian crossing assessment methodology and grants permission for officers to carry out the assessment on all sites on the pedestrian crossing request list in the financial year 2011/12.  Subject to funding, sites identified as a priority would be implemented towards the end of financial year 2011/12.

The City Council receives many requests for pedestrian crossing facilities each year.  The methodology presented in this report will ensure a fair and robust assessment is undertaken on each request and will lead to the establishment of a priority list for implementation subject to the availability of funding.

There are many ways in which the Council could prioritise requests for pedestrian crossings.  However, following a review of the various options available, the method presented in this report is considered the most fit for purpose.