Decision details

To approve i) the proposed 30mph speed limit on Kidlington Roundabout and all approaches (A4260/A4165), including the full length of the A4165 where a 40mph speed limit currently applies  ii) the introduction of a bus lane on Bicester Road and revised bus lane extents on A4165 Oxford Road (north), iii) introduction of signalised crossings for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Cabinet Member for Travel & Development Strategy AGREED to:

1)    Approve the speed limit changes as indicated in Annexes 1, 2, 3 and 9;

2)    Approve the additional length of southbound bus lane on the Bicester Road on the approach to the Kidlington Roundabout as indicated in Annexes 4 and 5

3)    Approve the improvement works on the Kidlington Roundabout including new and segregated pedestrian and cycle infrastructure and new Toucan crossing facilities on the Bicester Road, Oxford Road (A4165) and Frieze Way (A4260) arms as indicated in Annex 4, subject to completion of detailed design and associated road safety audits

4)    Approve the redesign of the Stratfield Brake egress ‘gain lane’ to form a simple priority give-way junction and reallocate the road space to form a shared-use two-way cycle and pedestrian link with the proposed new Toucan crossing on Frieze Way as indicated in Annex 4 subject to completion of detailed design, discussions with lessees’ and associated road safety audits.

The scheme offers improvements and easier access into Oxford city centre by sustainable modes by improving bus journey times, improved pedestrian and cycle connectivity whilst also supporting the ongoing housing and employment developments and expected economic growth. In addition, it will contribute to improved road safety and air quality.

A summary of improvements is listed below:

·         Provide new dedicated bus lane on Bicester Road southbound, on the approach to Kidlington Roundabout;

·         Create a new 3m wide cycleway and 2m wide pedestrian footway, segregated from the carriageway and one another, around the perimeter of the roundabout to connect to existing infrastructure. This will include a 0.5m buffer zone between the cycleway and carriageway wherever possible;

·         Reduce the speed limits to 30mph on the roundabout and its approaches;

·         Add new signalised crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists on Bicester Road, Oxford Road (south) and Frieze Way with detection loops;

·         Rearranged vehicular egress at Stratfield Brake and installation of active travel lane;

·         Provide additional planting where possible.

As per report.