Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Decision Session Executive Member for Transport held on Tuesday, 19 July 2022. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
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4. Active Travel Programme
Resolved:
i. Approved the Project Outline for the ‘City Centre Cycle Parking Improvements’ scheme attached in Annex 1.
Proceed to undertake Feasibility work to understand costs, timescales, outline designs and consultation feedback to inform a further decision prior to implementation.
Reason: To provide clarity on the objectives and scope of the
proposed scheme.
ii. Approved the Project Outline for the ‘People Streets at Clifton Green Primary School’ scheme attached in Annex 2.
Proceed to undertake Feasibility work to understand costs, timescales, outline designs and consultation feedback to inform a further decision prior to implementation.
Reason: To provide clarity on the objectives and scope of the
proposed scheme.
iii. Approved the Project Outline for the ‘People Streets at Badger Hill Primary School’ scheme attached in Annex 3.
Proceed to undertake Feasibility work to understand costs, timescales, outline designs and consultation feedback to inform a further decision prior to implementation.
Reason: To provide clarity on the objectives and scope of the
proposed scheme.
iv. Agreed to make the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order relating to Navigation Road cycle scheme permanent.
Reason: To successfully conclude the Navigation Road trial scheme.
v. Confirmed that the proposals presented for the City Centre Bridges scheme align with the approved Project Outline, and decide to proceed with consultation, detailed design and implementation.
Reason: To support progress towards implementation of a solution.
vi. That officers work with the Department for Transport and Sustrans to use the existing funding to explore the feasibility of a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists on the A1237.
For officers to consider whether in the longer term if active travel provision could be considered as part of the Outer Ring Road works.
For officers to explore shorter term options to improve safety are to be explored through the separate Safety Scheme Review process within the Transport Capital Programme.
Reason: To consider options to create a safe crossing on the A1237.
vii. That officers explore with the Department for Transport and Sustrans the possibility of undertaking feasibility work for a smaller scheme.
Reason: To consider options for an affordable scheme to be undertaken.
viii. Noted the outcome of the feasibility work for the ‘People Streets at Ostman Road’ scheme laid out in section 125 and decide to seek further funding before proceeding to implementation. Seek Active Travel grant funding support at the next round of bidding.
However, do not progress with detailed design work on Design Option 1 presented within Annex 8.
Reason: Feasibility work indicates that whilst a practically achievable scheme has been identified, there is currently insufficient budget to deliver the scheme.
5. Micromobility trial update
Resolved:
i. Agreed to continue with the e-scooter and e-bike trial in line with the Department for Transport (“DfT”) guidance in York until 31st May 2024 and continue contribution of officer time in kind and to delegate authority to the Director of Environment, Transport and Planning in consultation with the Director of Governance and the Chief Finance Officer to explore and extend the current arrangements for the existing operator, if viable. If market engagement and re-procurement is required, a further paper will be brought to a future Executive Member Decision Session to approve arrangements;
Reason: To further explore environmental and carbon reduction benefits of shared asset schemes and zero emission micromobility (e-bikes and e-scooters);
6. Directorate of Place 2022/23 Transport Capital Programme – Consolidated Report
Resolved:
i. Approved the carryover schemes and adjustments set out in the report and annexes;
ii. Noted the amendments to the 2022/23 Directorate of Place Transport Capital Programme budget, subject to approval by the Executive.
Reason: To implement the council’s transport strategy identified
in York’s third Local Transport Plan and the Council Priorities, and deliver schemes identified in the council’s Transport Programme, including the Active Travel Programme.