Decision details

To seek approval for the draft Abingdon Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the Abingdon Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).

Development and implementation of Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans for all the main urban settlements in Oxfordshire Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) Policy 3a is one of Oxfordshire County Council's commitments to move towards the vision set out in the LTCP for "an inclusive and safe net-zero Oxfordshire transport system that enables all parts of the county to thrive".5

The Climate Impact Assessment (CIA) (Annex 4), for the project is therefore overwhelmingly positive, recognising the significant potential for improvements across the following climate impact categories:

a.     Transport and Connectivity (by supporting a shift to active travel);

b.     Buildings (by promoting sustainable development);

c.     Procurement and Investment (by investing in climate action);

d.     People and Organization; and    

e.     Just Transition (by promoting health and wellbeing through active travel, promoting engagement and coproduction, and reducing inequality).

As per report.