Agenda item

(This item was brought forward on the Agenda).

Bank Junction

The Committee received a presentation regarding the future improvements for Bank junction.

The presentation looked at options and the objectives of the Bank Junction Improvements project as follows -

–      To reduce casualties by simplifying the junction and reducing conflict;

–      Reduce pedestrian crowding levels;

–      Improve air quality; and

–      Improve the perception of ‘place’ – as a place to spend time in rather than to pass through.

The Assistant Director, Local Transportation informed the Sub Committee that the options needed to be assessed more thoroughly to present the information for Gateway 3.  In addition, both the Cannon Street operation and the Monument Junction operation would be reviewed with Transport for London.

The Chairman thanked the Officers for their work so far on this project.

Holborn

Members were informed that the City of London Corporation was the Winner of the Highway’s magazine National Road Safety Scheme of the Year.

Chairman’s remarks

The Chairman expressed thanks to Victor Callister, Assistant Director of Environmental Enhancement who was leaving the Corporation.  The Chairman remarked on Mr Callister’s remarkable work and in helping to enhance 25% of the City’s streets.  The Sub Committee joined the Chairman in wishing Mr Callister every success in the future.