Issue - meetings

This report seeks a decision on making permanent the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) that currently allows cycling in High Petergate during Footstreet hours (i.e. 10:30 – 17:00) on a trial basis.

Reason:

                   i.        Approved the introduction of a permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to permit cycling in High Petergate in a southerly direction (i.e. from Bootham Bar to Duncombe Place) during the Footstreet hours (10:30 – 17:00).

Reason:    To improve road safety and convenience for cyclists.

The Executive Member considered the proposal to make permanent the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to permit cycling in High Petergate in a southerly direction (i.e. from Bootham Bar to Duncombe Place) during the Footstreet hours (10:30 – 17:00). Questions were raised about cycling safety on Duncombe Place and it was noted measures including widening cycle lanes in the area would be considered as part of the Minster Neighbourhood Plan.

The Executive Member noted the need for a clear cycle route throughout the city and the need for clearly delineated lines which could promote cycling in the city.

Reason:

                   i.        Approved the introduction of a permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to permit cycling in High Petergate in a southerly direction (i.e. from Bootham Bar to Duncombe Place) during the Footstreet hours (10:30 – 17:00).

Reason:    To improve road safety and convenience for cyclists.