Issue - meetings

This report, the fourth update on the progress of the Cycling City York Programme, highlights works in the programme over the last 6 months and the number of successes achieved so far.

Note:

Annex B to this report has not been included in the printed agenda pack and is available to view on-line only.  Printed copies will be circulated separately to Executive Members and Group Leaders.

An additional annex (Annex C) to this report was published on-line with this agenda on 16 September 2010.

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

                        (ii)        That a further and final update report be received in March 2011.

REASON:      To enable Members to continue to monitor the success of the programme.

Members considered a report which provided the fourth update on the progress of the Cycling City York Programme, highlighting works carried out over the past six months and successes achieved to date.

The programme was now in its final stage, with delivery continuing to be implemented around infrastructure, including the orbital route, and revenue schemes aimed at encouraging more people to cycle.  It continued to be viewed positively by Cycling England, who were recommending other Cycling City and Town authorities to contact York for advice.  Monitoring and evaluation work was also ongoing, including a recent audit of schools and workplace projects and the railway station access schemes.  A background note on this work was attached as Annex A to the report.  Initial summary evaluation results from all cycling cities and towns had been provided in Annex B, which was available to view on the internet.

Work carried out over the previous six months was detailed in paragraphs 7 to 27 of the report and projects planned for the next six months were highlighted in paragraphs 28 to 41.  Officers provided further statistical information at the meeting concerning levels of cycling, which were likely to increase by nearly 50%; well above the 25% target.

Having noted the comments of the Labour Group Spokespersons on this item, it was

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

                        (ii)        That a further and final update report be received in March 2011. ¹

REASON:      To enable Members to continue to monitor the success of the programme.