Decision details

Purpose of Report: The report will discuss the outcome of detailed design work and public consultation on proposals to improve facilities for pedestrians crossing University Road by the implementation of a number of safety measures, including a 20mph zone with speed cushions and speed table crossing points. The scheme will also consist of an off road shared cycle/pedestrian route alongside University Road between the Siwards Way and Innovation Way roundabouts.

Cabinet Member is asked to: Approve the scheme subject to revisions that are recommended following public consultation feedback and detailed design. The Cabinet Member will also be asked to authorise the making of a Traffic Regulation Order covering the proposed 20mph zone.

Resolved:            That the Cabinet Member:

Approved the revised scheme shown in Annex B for implementation, including the making of a Traffic Regulation Order covering the 20mph Zone. This is subject to the University of York giving a firm commitment to install an additional set of steps on the Market Square side of University Road as a second phase of works to be undertaken in 2015.

Reason:              Officers consider that the scheme will improve the safety of pedestrians, in particular university students crossing University Road. The revised proposals in Annex B include some key changes in response to consultation and detailed design. These include a reduction in the number of speed cushions, and the provision of additional steps to the Library footbridge (to be delivered by the University as a second phase) to offer a more desirable access to the bridge from the bus stops.