Agenda item

JW tabled the report showing updates on all the Transport and LSTF schemes. 

Pavement Parking Policy – the safety audits have recently been received and are being considered with a re-design if necessary. AD informed that the Council are trying to negotiate a reduced level of signage with the DfT.

Heart of Slough – TH mentioned a new scheme in London whereby cyclists are directed onto their own separate roundabouts on the corners of what is a 4 way junctions for cars.  All agreed this new design idea ought to be investigated and brought to the attention of the Slough Transport team.  AD again stated that cyclists who choose to cycle on carriageway need to do their own risk assessment, as the design provides for cyclists to be off carriageway.

TE emphasised the need for extra signage for on carriageway cycling southbound to the main junction as the cyclist is left with nowhere to go.  Members felt that the scheme as a whole improved access and safety for pedestrians and buses but the cyclist hadn’t been given enough consideration.  Members felt there must be opportunities to improve the scheme for cyclists.

Chalvey FP33 – Primary Way – all improvements are now complete. 

Chalvey Road scheme – JW confirmed it is SBC policy to use green cycle lanes in Slough.  Members understood that green tarmac would be rolled out across Slough where cycle lanes cross junctions as soon as it has been trialled in Chalvey.  IH wanted assurance that the council would maintain the green surfacing in future.  DM reiterated the cost implications and inflexibility of having to replace green tarmac.  AD concurred stating that white lines applied more frequently would make cycle lanes stand out more than the less well maintained green.

Better Bus Farnham Road – TH queried the figures for potential increase in congestion acquired from modelling of the scheme that could justify the improvements to bus times. All expressed concern over the potential congestion that may be caused and hoped the modelling figures were correct. JW would ask Transport for the figures.

Lansdowne Ave Experimental Closure – JW confirmed plans would be forwarded when available and the scheme would go ahead in the next month for a period of six months after which there will be a consultation of residents and the LAF to help decide on its permanency. 

New scheme – A4 Ledgers Road to High Street – AD presented members with a new scheme for a shared use footway on the southern side of the A4.  It is felt that the scheme is the best that can be achieved within the existing physical constraints of the footway on this stretch.  Problems include; the narrow footbridge over the railway; severe cross fall levels, narrow footway and the bus stop outside the Gala.  The bus shelter has already been moved with the double benefit of improving bus times and increasing footway width to 4m.  IH suggested a slight build out where the cycle lane joins the carriageway at the Ledgers Road junction would benefit cyclists’ safety.  If carriageway width allowed AD thought this could be incorporated.  JW would ensure this comment was forwarded to Transport.

Resolved - LAF members to forward any comments on council feedback and the new A4 Ledgers Rd to High St shared use footway scheme to JW.  JW would also forward on more details about the Lansdowne Ave scheme.  Item to remain on agenda for updates/new schemes.