Issue - decisions

RESOLVED:             That the Executive Member agrees to:

i)            Note the proposals for each section;

ii)                  Provide in-principle approval for sections 1 and 3 and authorise Officers to undertake further detailed design and public consultation on the schemes shown in Annexes B and E.

iii)                Have the issues raised by the Cycling Champion regarding route alignment and signage to be considered during the detailed design and consultation stage of the process.

iii)A review of a possible alternative route for section 2 to the west through West York and compares this with the current proposed route through Acomb. A further report to be brought back to the Decision Session for route approval.

REASON:  The proposals will provide improved facilities for cyclists, completing an orbital route that cyclists will be able to use in accessing a variety of destinations while avoiding busy radial routes where possible. The proposed measures would also make a significant contribution towards the objectives of the Council in its Cycling City strategy.