Agenda item - Dyke Road ped & cycle facilities: Consultation results & permission TRO

Report of the Executive Director of Environment, Development & Housing (copy to follow).

2.1             That the committee notes the results of the informal consultation showing that 65% of those who responded to the consultation were in favour of the proposals overall and that 64% supported the introduction of cycle lanes/tracks.

2.2             That the committee grants officers permission to proceed with detailed design of the proposals and to advertise TROs required for scheme implementation.

49.1         The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director of Environment, Development & Housing that provided the consultation results regarding the introduction of walking and cycling facilities at Dyke Road between the junctions of Old Shoreham Road and The Upper Drive and sought permission to proceed with development of the proposals to the detailed design stage and advertising the necessary Traffic Regulation Orders.

49.2         Councillor Theobald stated that he was pleased the cycle route going northwards would go through the park and therefore minimise loss of parking space. Councillor Theobald requested officers monitor parking in the area to ensure parking capacity could be maximised.

49.3         Councillor Hawtree welcomed the proposals that he hoped would increase use of sustainable transport in the area and the gradual creation of a coherent cycle network.

49.4         Councillor Davey stated that although the proposals represented a small area, he welcomed the opportunity to create a safer cycling environment in a location close to Dyke Park, Cardinal Newman School and BHASVIC.

49.5         Councillor Mitchell stated her support for the proposals and hope that dialogue could progress with the local school and adjacent housing complex regarding parking issues.

49.6         RESOLVED-

1)                 That the committee notes the results of the informal consultation showing that 65% of those who responded to the consultation were in favour of the proposals overall and that 64% supported the introduction of cycle lanes/tracks.

2)                 That the committee grants officers permission to proceed with detailed design of the proposals and to advertise TROs required for scheme implementation.