Agenda item

JW tabled the new format of cycling about Slough issues.  Items as discussed are as follows:

  Pavement Parking Forum (PPF) – AD stated that the next meeting will take place on 24^th July 2012.  WS asked if the test of the 50/50 parking in Langley had taken place yet.  JW would find out.

  Cycle Hire in Slough– AD stated Transport is currently working on a scheme involving three transport hubs; Slough and Burnham Railway Stations and one on the Trading Estate; where cycles could be hired.  AD also confirmed that part of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) bid is to improve the route from the bus/rail stations to Slough Trading Estate.  Details of LSTF schemes will be brought to the LAF as designs are progressed, including a cycling route through to the Trading Estate from Slough Rail Station.  Discussion ensued about best possible routes from Slough Rail Station including suggestions about a route through the old university site being developed.

   DM stated that there were several clear positives to be taken from the LAF comments and advice on various issues where the Council has clearly taken action as a result.  AD suggested that looking at cycling problems along Herschel Street could be incorporated in the proposed cycle about.

Resolved –  To be kept on the main agenda and updates on all issues to be brought to next meeting.  AD to arrange a date for a cycle about Slough with LAF members and SBC Officers to identify further cycling issues.