Issue - meetings

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2024/279

Contact: Daniel Mowlem, Senior Officer – Placemaking (Daniel.Mowlem@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT12).

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

Approve the following highway improvements on the A417 Faringdon Road, as advertised:

a)    30mph speed limit – extend the existing 30mph speed north-westwards, replacing the existing 40mph speed limit in its entirety in the process,

b)    Toucan crossing – to be located approx. 65 metres southeast of its junction with Joyce Road,

c)    Shared-use foot & cycleways located on the east & west side either side of the proposed crossing.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

The Chair noted that the proposal was put forward as a result of planning conditions.

The Chair welcomed the high level of consultation responses and that there was consultation with properties involved alongside standard consultees.

The support from local bus companies was noted by the Chair.

Officers confirmed that their opinion was that extra crossings would decrease speed and be safer for residents.

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

RESOLVED to:

Approve the following highway improvements on the A417 Faringdon Road, as advertised:

a)    30mph speed limit – extend the existing 30mph speed north-westwards, replacing the existing 40mph speed limit in its entirety in the process,

b)    Toucan crossing – to be located approx. 65 metres southeast of its junction with Joyce Road,

c)    Shared-use foot & cycleways located on the east & west side either side of the proposed crossing.