Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2023/241

Contact: Mike Wasley, Principal Officer, Traffic & Road Safety Team

mike.wasley@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM7).

A decision is required on the proposed provision of a toucan crossing (a signalised crossing for use by pedestrians and cyclists).

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve as advertised the ‘staggered’ Toucan crossing on the A44 Woodstock Road, in Begbroke.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED as advertised the ‘staggered’ Toucan crossing on the A44 Woodstock Road, in Begbroke.

The report presented responses to a consultation on a proposal to introduce a ‘staggered’ Toucan crossing on the A44 Woodstock Road, approximately 60 metres north of its roundabout junction with Spring Hill Road.

The Chair invited Councillor Ian Middleton, Oxfordshire County Council, to address the meeting. Councillor Middleton spoke in favour of the proposal.

The Chair commented that the A44 Woodstock Road was a busy main road and a safety concern for schoolchildren crossing the road.

The Chair noted that there had been a tremendous response to the consultation with 287 responses received and of them, 272 in support of the proposal.

One response raised a concern about the design, in particular on the west side, as there was a tight turn for cyclists mounting and dismounting their bikes. Officers explained that they can overcome the issues in the detail of the design. The Chair asked officers to liaise with Cyclops, a partner organisation; although they had no formal role, they may be able to give some useful input to the design.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management APPROVED as advertised the ‘staggered’ Toucan crossing on the A44 Woodstock Road, in Begbroke.