Decision details

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

The Chair welcomed an email of support for the scheme from the local County Councillor for Faringdon.

The Chair noted several responses with concerns regarding advisory cycle lanes in widened sections. Officers confirmed that this was a compromise due to the limited space available.

Officers felt it would be more unsafe for cyclists to cycle in and out of the carriageway multiple times throughout the route. The Chair and officers agreed that discussions in the future on section 278 agreements to link up existing sites could possibly address some of the concerns raised.

The Chair confirmed that the planning conditions were agreed in 2018, before LTN1/20 came into force.

The Chair noted the support from the Town Council but stated they would wish to avoid connectivity problems for new and existing residents in the future.

The Chair noted concerns from the bus companies over user safety and officers confirmed the design of the footway width was not optimum, but that an independent safety check didn’t highlight any issues. It was confirmed that the developer had committed to fund safety improvements near the other bus stop on Coxwell Road.

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

RESOLVED to:

a)    The introduction of parallel crossings consisting of a zebra crossing (for pedestrian use only) with an adjacent parallel priority cycleway, to be located on Coxwell Road

b)    The introduction of shared-use foot & cycle paths on Coxwell Road

c)    The introduction of bus stop clearways (with associated ‘No stopping except buses’ restrictions) on Coxwell Road.

d)    The extension of the existing 30mph speed limit on Coxwell Road south-westwards to a point 145 metres southwest of its junction with Harrison Drive.