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ITEM EX15

EXECUTIVE – 30 APRIL 2002

CYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES – B4495 HOLLOW WAY, OXFORD

Report by Director of Environmental Services

 

Introduction

  1. This report details the response to the consultation on a package of measures that have been devised to assist cyclists and pedestrians, reduce speed and improve general traffic safety in Hollow Way, Oxford.

    2. Background

  2. The Hollow Way scheme forms an initial phase of the B4495 corridor study that is considering integrating facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport into general improvements for the whole road.

    3. Consultation

  3. Consultation was undertaken between 14 February and 15 March 2000, by displaying site notices in the vicinity of the proposals, and sending consultation leaflets to residents and interested parties affected by the scheme. A larger scale plan was made available at Cowley Library and Speedwell House. The consultation leaflet has been reduced and is attached as Annex 1 to this report.

  4. In response to the consultation, 11 letters of comment were received. These included 2 from residents that were concerned about shared use of pedestrian and cycle facilities in front of houses with vehicle accesses. Most other comments related to requests for modifications or adjustments to specific elements of the design. The comments received have been summarised and are listed in Annex 2. Copies of the letters are in the Members’ Resource Centre.

    5. Conclusion

  5. The shared use cycle track is intended to encourage less experienced cyclists onto the cycle network by providing space away from the main traffic flows. Safety audit of the detailed design will determine whether this facility is appropriate for the entire length of the proposed scheme. Most of the other comments received can be accommodated at detailed design stage except where they do not follow design guidelines and/or safety requirements.

    6. Financial and Staff implications

  6. The scheme is included in the approved 2002/03 Capital Programme and will be funded jointly with developer funds held by Oxford City Council. The work can be accommodated within existing staff resources.

    7. RECOMMENDATIONS

  7. The Executive is RECOMMENDED to approve:

          1. the implementation of the Hollow Way cycle and pedestrian facilities as shown in Annex 1 subject to safety audit and detailed design being determined by the Director of Environmental Services, in consultation with the Executive Member for Transport and the Local Member;

          2. the conversion (under Section 65 and 66 of the Highways Act 1980) of the footway in Hollow Way between Barracks Lane and The Slade to shared cycle/pedestrian usage.

David Young
Director of Environmental Services

Background papers: Nil

Contact Officer: Mark Bostock Tel: Oxford 815755

April 2002

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