Decision details

To seek approval for the introduction of a raised zebra crossing and associated traffic calming.

The Chair invited speakers to address the meeting and responded to their points in turn.

Officers commented on the balance between loss of vegetation versus safety and visibility.

The Chair noted support from the consultation responses, acknowledging that the scheme intended to improve the safety of children.

The Chair thanked speakers and officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)     Approve the construction on Sandy Lane West, Oxford the following measures, as advertised:

b)     A Humped Zebra crossing west of its junction with Broadfields

c)     Raised Side Road Entry Treatments (SRETs) across its junctions with Broadfields, Costar Close and Spring Lane.

d)    Round top road humps at the following locations –

1. 19m* southwest of the western kerb-line of Blackbird Leys Road,

2..15m* northeast of the centre of its junction with Costar Close,

3. 55m* east of the centre of its junction with Spring Lane,

4.20m* west of the centre of its junction with Spring Lane, and

5.25m* west of its junction with Bampton Close.

*Approximate dimensions