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ITEM TIC8
Supplement

TRANSPORT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE – 27 NOVEMBER 2003

PROPOSED TOUCAN CROSSING, MARSH LANE, OXFORD

Supplementary Report by Assistant Head of Transport

 

Introduction

  1. This is a supplementary report, to the one previously circulated agenda Item 8 and details the responses to a public consultation carried out in October/November 2003, on the proposed introduction of a Toucan crossing in Marsh Lane, Oxford, north from the junction with Horseman Close.

    2. Consultation

  2. The public consultation was carried out for a period of three weeks between 17 October and 7 November. A total of 146 letters were sent to residents in the locality of the crossing. County and City Councillors, emergency services and other relevant bodies were also consulted. In addition notices were erected on-street setting out the proposals. Annex 1 (download as .doc file) shows the layout of the proposed crossing and Annex 2 (download as .doc file) shows its location within Marston.

  3. Of the 15 responses received during the consultation 7 supported the scheme while 8 raised concerns regarding its location but not to its provision. Annex 3 (download as .rtf file) sets out the comments received together with officer comments, where relevant.

    4. Discussion and Conclusion

  4. The proposal is an integrated part of the HAMATS programme. The Toucan crossing will provide a link between the bridleway, which can be used by cyclists and pedestrians, on the east side of Marsh Lane to Horseman Close. This is a route that has been highlighted as a future cycle route linking into Boults Lane.

  5. While there has been some concerns expressed on the proposed location of the Toucan crossing none of the comments received have opposed its provision and it is recommended that implementation be proceeded with.

    6. Financial and Staff Implications

  6. Finance for the crossing is included in this year’s Capital Programme. Staffing implications can be met from existing resources.

    7. RECOMMENDATION

  7. The Committee is RECOMMENDED to approve the implementation of the Toucan crossing on Marsh Lane, as shown in Annex 1.

RICHARD DIX
Assistant Head of Transport

Contact Officer: Marguerita Chorafa Tel: (01865) 815625

Background Papers: Nil

November 2003

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