Issue - decisions

RESOLVED: (i)         That the progress made on the Cycling City York programme be noted and that the programme’s aims and achievements continue to be supported.

                        (ii)        That a further update report be received in September.

REASON:      To ensure that the programme stays on track and delivers the measures necessary to increase levels of cycling and ensure that funding is allocated to schemes most likely to deliver the programme’s aim and further strengthen the case for future years’ funding.

                        (iii)       that Officers be requested to arrange a survey of public opinion, on the conclusion of the present Cycling City programme, aimed at assessing both the success of the new cycling facilities that have been provided and any changes to public attitudes on the use of cycles as a means of transport in the City.

REASON:      In order to gauge the effect of the programme to date.