Issue - meetings

This report outlines proposals to create crossing improvements and bus stop relocation on University Road in the vicinity of Market Square, which incorporates a 20mph Zone with speed cushions and speed table crossing points. The report will seek in-principle approval to implement the proposals, authorisation to consult on a preferred option layout, and to advertise a 20mph Speed Limit Order for the proposed 20mph Zone. The report will also outline a longer term plan to create an off-road shared use pedestrian/cycle route alongside University Road between Green Dykes Lane and Innovation Way, and how this is affected by the proposed pedestrian crossing improvement scheme.

Resolved:            (i)      That in-principle approval be given for the scheme proposals, as shown in annexes A and B of the report, subject to further discussions regarding the second entrance onto the spiral ramp and a more direct access from the bus stop.

(ii)      That approval be given to enter into a ‘Heads of Terms’ agreement between the City of York and the University of York, as shown in Annex D of the report.

(iii)     That an external consultation exercise be conducted on the scheme proposals, as shown in Annexes A and B of the report, including the advertisement of the 20mph Speed Limit Order.

(iv)    That the consultation exercise also include the cycle route scheme (Annex C of the report), subject to the jughandle alteration. 

Reason:              To improve pedestrian safety in University Road.

The Cabinet Member considered a report which outlined proposals to create crossing improvements and bus stop relocation on University Road in the vicinity of Market Square.  The proposals incorporated a 20mph zone with speed cushions and speed table crossing points. The report sought in principle approval to implement the proposals, authorisation to consult on a preferred option lay-out and to advertise a 20mph Speed Limit Order for the proposed 20mph zone.

Consideration was given to issues that had been raised regarding access onto the spiral ramp and the need to look at providing a more direct access from the bus stop.  The Cabinet Member requested that further discussions take place with the university regarding these issues.

The Cabinet Member, referring to Annex C of the report, stated that it would be appropriate to consult on the proposed pedestrian/cycle route at the same time as the consultation on the other proposals, subject to an amendment to the plan to replace the marked out central right turn area in Innovation Way by an alternative off road “jughandle” right turn facility and the disclaimer that this would be subject to funding being available.  

Resolved:            (i)      That in-principle approval be given for the scheme proposals, as shown in annexes A and B of the report, subject to further discussions regarding the second entrance onto the spiral ramp and a more direct access from the bus stop.

(ii)      That approval be given to enter into a ‘Heads of Terms’ agreement between the City of York and the University of York, as shown in Annex D of the report.

(iii)     That an external consultation exercise be conducted on the scheme proposals, as shown in Annexes A and B of the report, including the advertisement of the 20mph Speed Limit Order.

(iv)    That the consultation exercise also include the cycle route scheme (Annex C of the report), subject to amending the plan to replace the marked out central right turn area in Innovation Way by an alternative off road “jughandle” right turn facility.  

Reason:              To improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on University Road.