Agenda item

This report summarises feedback from consultation on proposals to install traffic signals at the Wheldrake Lane junction with the A19 at Crockey Hill, in conjunction with the introduction of a 40mph speed limit along the A19 on both approaches to the junction and seeks approval to implement an amended scheme layout.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to accept Option  B and approve the proposed scheme to install traffic signals at Crockey Hill, with the addition of some extra pedestrian and cycle facilities, as shown in Annex G, for implementation during 2006/07.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED: That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:      To make turning in and out of Wheldrake Lane at the A19 junction easier and safer and to respond appropriately to issues raised during consultation.

Members considered a report which summarised feedback from consultation on proposals to install traffic signals and speed limits at the Wheldrake Lane junction with the A19 at Crockey Hill and sought approval to implement an amended scheme layout.

The scheme had been approved in principle by the Executive Member for City Strategy in February and later revised following detailed design work.  A leaflet detailing the revised proposals had been circulated to 45 properties during August, inviting views and comments to be submitted by 15 September.  Issues raised during consultation, and Officers’ responses to these, were outlined in paragraphs 9 to 17 of the report.  Briefly, 11 residents had responded in support of the scheme and some of them had suggested additional improvements. Two residents did not support the scheme. Most of the responses received from organisations had also indicated support for the scheme.  However, the Cyclists’ Touring Club had expressed concerns about potential hazards for cyclists and made suggestions to address these. 

Members were asked to consider the following options:

Option A – to approve the introduction of traffic signals at the Crockey Hill junction, as shown in Annex C to the report.  This would provide easier and safer access at a junction that was currently potentially dangerous.

Option B – to approve amended proposals for the introduction of traffic signals, including additional pedestrian and cycling facilities in response to consultation feedback, as shown in Annex G.  This was the recommended option, as it would provide the same benefits as Option A and would also enhance the scheme.

In response to comments made under Public Participation, Officers confirmed that lighting the approach to the junction was considered vital to the safety of the scheme.  The request for a direct cycle link between York and Wheldrake would be taken into account when considering schemes for next year.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to accept Option  B and approve the proposed scheme to install traffic signals at Crockey Hill, with the addition of some extra pedestrian and cycle facilities, as shown in Annex G, for implementation during 2006/07.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED: That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:      To make turning in and out of Wheldrake Lane at the A19 junction easier and safer and to respond appropriately to issues raised during consultation.