Issue - meetings

The Committee received a report from the Cycling Projects Team Leader.

The report informed SAC Members about the proposal for traffic and road safety improvements on Hills Road, between Cherry Hinton Road and Long Road. The proposals aimed to improve conditions for pedestrians, bus users and cyclists. Public consultation for the scheme runs from 4 March to 7 April 2014.

The Cycling Projects Team Leader made the following additional points:

       i.          Cambridge had successfully applied for Department for Transport Cycle City funding.

     ii.          The intention was to make cycling a sustainable form of transport in Cambridge, together with walking and public transport.

   iii.          People did not feel safe cycling, the project hoped to change this perception.

   iv.          Three options would be consulted upon from 4 March to 7 April 2014.

·       Option 1 - Fully segregated cycle lanes.

·       Option 2 - Raised kerb (hybrid) segregated cycle lanes.

·       Option 3 – A combination of the fully segregated and raised kerb cycle lanes.

    v.          The new segregated cycle routes would complement the City Council’s rollout of 20mph zones and cycle parking, as well as other cycling projects in the city including The Chisholm Trail and the new station multi storey cycle park.

   vi.          “Floating bus stops” would be included in the Plan, as used in London and Brighton.

 vii.          Welcomed the views of SAC.

In response to Members’ questions the Cycling Projects Team Leader said the following:

       i.          Cyclists would have priority at floating bus stops. This would be monitored in trials and could be amended through the consultation.

     ii.          The purpose of the Traffic and Safety Scheme was to upgrade facilities for bus and cycle users.

   iii.          City and County Council Access Officers had been involved in the project to ensure the views of disabled, mobility and sensory impaired people were represented. Local schools and colleges had also been engaged to seek their views.

   iv.          Officers were happy to engage with resident groups directly, or through the consultation process. This was available on the County Council website www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/cycling, or people could telephone 01223 699906 to make their views known.

    v.          March - April public consultation materials would include a leaflet, photo-montages and coloured. Events are planned on the following dates:

·       6 March, St John the Evangelist Church, 5:00 – 7:30pm.

·       14 March, Addenbrooke’s concourse, 11am - 2pm.

·       26 March, The Perse School, 6:30 – 8:30pm.

·       In addition, engagement events are planned at Hills Road and Long Road Colleges.

   vi.          Public exhibitions could include mocked up pavement areas using tape to give people an idea of dimensions.