Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2012/188

Contact: Jim Daughton, Highways & Transport Service Manager Tel: (01865) 815083

Report by Deputy Director for Environment & Economy (Commercial) (CMDDL10).

The Deputy Leader of the Council considered a proposal for a zebra crossing on Packhorse Lane, Marcham.  There had been formal consultation on the proposal with objections received.

Councillor Iain Brown commended the scheme.  He was aware of some concerns locally but felt the facility would benefit villagers and complement the benefits which had been gained from the 18 tonne weight limit imposed at Newbridge.  He did not share the concerns regarding visibility as expressed by Thames Valley police and advised that the A415 at this point was the narrowest length of A road in the county. 

Officers had identified visibility issues but had also identified mitigating circumstances due to the close proximity of the narrow bends which reduced traffic speed and the illuminated zebra crossing ahead sign which would highlight  the crossing to drivers.

The Deputy Leader of the Council advised that he had been on site and was well aware of the circumstances of this length of road through Marcham and recognised the importance of the extra illuminated sign.

Having regard to the arguments and options set out in the documentation before him, the representations made to him and the further considerations set out above the Deputy Leader of the Council confirmed his decision on this matter as follows:

to authorise the implementation of a zebra crossing on Spring Road, Abingdon as advertised.

Signed………………………………..

Deputy Leader of the Council

Date…………………………