Agenda item

A4 Cycle Route – WS stated that there is a major safety issue with increased amounts of people crossing the Huntercombe Spur on the south side of the A4.  The Cycle route itself uses the north side of the A4.  Members agreed to look at the drawings and forward any comments to JW.

Members were concerned over possible plans to remove grass verge on both sides of the Bath Road on the eastern approach to the roundabout to create a wider dual carriageway with the intention of alleviating congestion.  Members feared this would reduce safety for pedestrians and cyclists on the footways.

Burnham Station Public Realm -  JW directed members to the designs for this scheme and asked for comments to be sent back.  TH commented that the cycle route along the A4 should make maximum use of the service road even where it is private.  JW would ask why the design has taken the cycle route onto the service road and then off it again at the point near Kelpatrick Road.

Access for people with mobility problems is a major problem.  WS said that residents felt that safety of the planned raised crossing of Station Road from the new car parking area to the Station forecourt is questionable since it relies on visibility of vehicles coming northbound from under the bridge with no signalised crossing.  Members agreed that disabled car parking spaces and drop off zone should be inside the station forecourt.

JW realised the plan is out of date.  The car park should have an exit and separate entrance rather than in and out at the same access point.  Members thought this would create congestion in Burnham Lane.