Decision details

HSB-12-14 - Approved - Revocation of Prohibition of Cycling Byelaws Various Locations, Salisbury

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To:

 

(i)               Consider objections to the proposed revocation of prohibition of cycling byelaws covering School Lane, Salisbury and the footbridges linking Marlborough Road to Victoria Road, Salisbury.

 

(ii)              Recommend the making of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) as advertised.

Decision:

I approve that:

 

(i)               The TRO be implemented as advertised.

 

(ii)              Supporters and objectors be informed accordingly.

 

 

This decision was published on 29 May 2014 and will come into force on 6 June 2014.

Reasons for the decision:

The removal of the prohibitions on cycling will help to contribute to the Council’s policy of promoting the use of sustainable modes of travel. This policy helps to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and promotes healthy and active lives.

Alternative options considered:

To:

 

(i)               Implement the proposals as advertised.

 

(ii)              Abandon the proposals.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation has been undertaken with:

 

·                  Councillor Helena McKeown, the elected Wiltshire Council Member for the St. Edmund and Milford ward.

 

·                  Councillor Mary Douglas, the elected Wiltshire Council Member for the St. Francis and Stratford Ward

 

·                  Salisbury City Council, through the statutory TRO consultation process.

 

·                  Members of the public, through the statutory TRO consultation process.

 

·                  Emergency services, through the statutory TRO consultation process.

Contact: Paul Shaddock 01722 434671 email:  paul.shaddock@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Publication date: 29/05/2014

Date of decision: 27/05/2014

Effective from: 06/06/2014

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