Issue - meetings

This report advises on the outcome of detailed design work and public consultation on proposals to improve facilities for pedestrians crossing University Road. The Cabinet Member is requested to approve the revised scheme shown in Annex B for implementation, including the making of a Traffic Regulation Order covering the 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.

Consideration was given to a report which discussed 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

The Cabinet Member was pleased to see the scheme coming forward which would address traffic calming issues and especially in terms of the safety improvements.

The Cabinet Member noted the comments made via email from the organisers of the York Marathon and agreed that Officers should work with the organisers to ensure minimal disruption to participants and spectators.

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.