Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/123

Contact: Mark Francis, Technical Officer, Traffic Schemes South, 07730 926962

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM20)

Following representations being made by Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor Parish Council and the local County Councillor on the safety and amenity of pedestrians – and in particular those walking to and from the adjacent primary school, shop and housing developments, proposals comprising the provision of a zebra crossing & associated removal of the redundant bus stop on Faringdon Road in Kingston Bagpuize, have been taken to formal consultation.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed zebra crossing on the A415 Faringdon Road at Kingston Bagpuize.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed zebra crossing on the A415 Faringdon Road at Kingston Bagpuize.

The Cabinet Member considered a report on the formal consultation on the provision of a zebra crossing & associated removal of the redundant bus stop on Faringdon Road in Kingston Bagpuize which followed representations being made by Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor Parish Council and the local County Councillor on the safety and amenity of pedestrians – and in particular those walking to and from the adjacent primary school, shop and housing developments.

Councillor Andrew Gant noted that there was disagreement among respondents as to the best location for the pedestrian crossing.  Some believed that it should be on the Witney road where children have to cross to school.

Officers responded that they had had discussions with the Parish Council regarding the Witney road.  There was a central island in place to aid safe crossing.  Officers would be happy to discuss this with the Parish Council again.

Officers also confirmed that the necessary speed monitoring and design standards had been used in the preparation of this proposal.

DECISION

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed zebra crossing on the A415 Faringdon Road at Kingston Bagpuize.