Decision details

Purpose of report: Report will present proposals for extending off-road cycle facilities along the whole length of Beckfield Lane following the recent construction of an off-road cycle path on the east side from Boroughbridge Road to Ostman Road.

Members are asked to: To decide if the existing cycle route on Beckfield Lane should be extended as proposed.

RESOLVED:               That the Executive Member approves:

(i)                 The amended scheme as shown in Annex E, of the report, for construction;

(ii)               The layout, and subsequent engineering works, being refined to permit the easy installation of a Toucan crossing near the Runswick Avenue shops on Beckfield Lane at a later date, should this prove necessary;

(iii)             Officers continuing to consider how safety improvements can be made for pedestrian and cyclists crossing Wetherby Road at its junction with Beckfield Lane and

(iv)              Officers being asked to ensure that any “shared use” areas of path being clearly delineated in line with emerging standards specification.

REASON: To extend the existing cycle facilities in order to provide a complete cycle route on Beckfield Lane whilst trying to address resident’s comments and concerns about the original proposals, where possible.