Agenda item

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the City’s interim response to the public consultation in relation to the Cycle Superhighways.

The Committee acknowledged that the proposals had implications that could not easily be reversed.  Members noted that key data was still not forthcoming from Transport for London.  It was unlikely that this data would be available in time to inform the City’s response prior to the expiry of the consultation. It was therefore appropriate based on the information that was available, to request Transport for London (TfL) to consider the points detailed in paragraph 44 (a-k) of the report.

During discussion, reference was made to the following –

·         A further public consultation should be undertaken if the proposals were to change;

·         The implications of increased journey times for the E-W route;

·         The implications of waiting times on restrictions;

·         Phasing of deliveries to the evening, where possible to reduce traffic levels throughout the day which would be included in a larger project;

The Committee requested that the implications of other major projects such as the Thames Tideway Tunnel Development and the Bank Station Upgrade should also be considered when responding to the consultation.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.