Decision details

The Committee received and considered the report of the Principal Officer concerning updates on several projects underway in Witney.

Members were updated on the Active Travel scheme which was nearing the completion of its implementation. It was still early days and several snagging issues on lining and positioning of 20mph signs would be addressed as soon as possible. The exit from Corndell Gradens would also be investigated further. Members were advised that lighting near to the Town Council’s allotments would be considered moving forward into the next funding phase to improve safety.

Further updates were provided on the Windrush Bike Project Barriers Report, Windrush Place s106 contributions, Public Transport at Centenary Way, the emerging Local Transport Connectivity Plan, and the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. A planning application was expected early in 2022 in relation to the Shores Green junction. To implement a Low Traffic Neighbourhood Scheme at Burwell, members were advised traffic surveys would need to be undertaken and the County Council had no budget in place for this. Usually carried out through numberplate recognition, there was discussion on whether volunteers could be used to carry this out but it was agreed there would need to be some end product.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report be noted; and,

2.      County Council Officers carry out a road safety visit on exiting Corndell Gardens; and,

3.      That, options on a traffic survey at Burwell are brought back to the next meeting – whether it could be included as part of the LCWIP; and,

4.      Whether volunteers could be used to carry out traffic surveys.