Decision details

Purpose of Report: To provide an update on the progress of the Active Travel Programme and all projects contained within it.

The Executive Member will be asked to note the update provided on the Active Travel Programme.

Decision due date for Executive Member for Transport changed from 14/03/2023 to 21/03/2023.  Reason: An additional Executive Member for Transport will be held on 21 March 2023 to reduce the volume of business on 14 March 2023.

Resolved:

                      i.         Noted the update on the progress of the Active Travel Programme contained within this report;

Reason:     To provide information to the public and the Member on the current status of the Active Travel Programme.

                     ii.         Noted the update contained within this report covering the recent ATF4 bid submission;

Reason:     To provide information to the public regarding the request for funding submitted to Active Travel England.

                    iii.        Approved the “A19 Phase 1 Interventions” Project Outline (Option 1).

It should be noted that a decision on the implementation of the crossing is not being sought at this time. A further public decision on the proposals will be presented after feasibility work has been completed;

Reason:     To agree the scope of the project, to ensure it is aligned with stakeholder expectations.

                   iv.        Noted the results of the Riverside Path Consultation, the initial feasibility work undertaken by Aecom and the current funding gap;

Reason:     To understand the options for improving the route and the priorities for the local residents.

                     v.        Approved the progression of Option 2 to deliver the scheme on a phased basis commencing with the higher priority affordable items (lighting & CCTV) and undertake further development work within the current budget.

Reason:     Progressing with Phase 1 of the path upgrade (lighting and CCTV) allows progress to be made on-site whilst further work is undertaken on the feasibility of the full scheme.