Local Transport Strategy Implementation Plan 2024-2026

In the Local Transport Strategy Implementation Plan 2024-2026 Annex A York Local Transport Strategy 2024-2040 Package 6 (page 34) details (Annex A York Local Transport Strategy 2024-2040.pdf):

“We will also progress a study looking at the options for altering traffic movements on the western side of York’s Inner Ring Road – focusing on the quadrant bounded by Gillygate, Bootham, Wiggington Road, Clarence St and Gillygate, with a particular focus on addressing poor air quality in this area.”

Before ratification, can I specifically request that this paragraph is amended so that Burton Stone Lane is added to the list of roads examined in this area since any reduction in traffic on the original list is highly likely to lead to an increase in traffic on Burton Stone Lane as it routes in broadly the same directions as the roads listed (a rat run).  Any traffic alleviation plan needs to look at this area in totality, including Burton Stone Lane, otherwise the traffic is simply pushed to Burton Stone Lane which is residential, extremely narrow in parts, already congested and which would lead to an increase in accident risk and risk to life. 

I trust this representation will be raised at this committee hearing.