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Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Environment

12 March 2002

Project Appraisal: Basingstoke Environmental Strategy for Transport - Pedestrian and Cycle Improvements in Whitchurch

Report of the County Surveyor

Item 15

Contact: Paul Turner, ext 6978

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Project Appraisal for pedestrian and cycle improvements in Whitchurch be approved.

2. Reason

2.1 There are a number of improvements for Whitchurch which will enhance the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and vulnerable road users. The schemes described have been selected from a rolling programme for ease of delivery in the forthcoming year.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 No other suitable alternatives.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or a Member or Officer Consulted - Not applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor K B Estlin

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE MEMBER - ENVIRONMENT

PROJECT APPRAISAL

(Externally Funded)

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12 MARCH 2002

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PROJECT:

BASINGSTOKE ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY FOR TRANSPORT - PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE IMPROVEMENTS IN WHITCHURCH

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COMMENCEMENT DATE:	APRIL 2002
COMPLETION DATE:	MARCH 2003

PLANNED YEAR OF START IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAPITAL PROGRAMME: 2002/03

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7.	Scheme

7.1	Introduction
	Following discussions between Whitchurch Town Council, Hampshire County Council and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in November 2001 a feasibility report has been prepared by consultants W S Atkins. This has identified the scope for the provision of pedestrian and cycle improvement schemes within the town. Developer contributions are held by both authorities for the provision of improvement schemes relating to the Basingstoke Environmental Strategy for Transport (BEST). Accordingly a programme of improvements has been prepared to assist with sustainable and environmentally friendly ways of transport.
7.2	Details
	The initial programme of improvements identified included schemes which required negotiation with land owners to effect the completion of the works. This project appraisal concerns those schemes which can be implemented during the 2002/03 financial year. These works will assist the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and vulnerable road users with a view to encouraging sustainable transport. They are:
	Bell Street public library Silk Mill car park Railway Station London Road Newbury Road Micheldever Road/Winchester Road Safer Routes to Schools Millennium Meadow/Fulling Mill	cycle stands cycle stands cycle stands and lockers eastbound and westbound bus stop improvements bus shelter and hardstanding; refuge and footway improvements waiting and loading restrictions waiting restrictions/carriageway markings on London Road footway improvements.
7.3	Standards
	The design standards adhere to the County Surveyor's departmental standards and national guidance. The designs will also be safety audited.
7.4	Statutory Procedures and Consultation
	An inception meeting was held on 14 November 2002 between Whitchurch Town Council, County Council and Borough Council officers. This meeting provided the list for the required improvements to be evaluated and prioritised into a programme. An exhibition will be held at Whitchurch Town Hall between 8-19 April 2002 for the public to be made aware of the proposals. Traffic Regulation Orders will need to be advertised for the parking restrictions at Micheldever Road/Winchester Road and London Road. Any unresolved issues from these proposed orders will be brought to the Executive Member for Environment for decision.
7.5	Policy Considerations
	The proposals are consistent with BEST as found in the Hampshire Local Transport Plan 2001-2006.
7.6	Environmental Impacts
	The schemes have been designed to minimise any impact on the environment.
7.7	Land Requirement
	No land acquisition required. All works to be confined within existing public highway limits.
7.8	Alternative Arrangements
	No suitable alternatives.
7.9	Local Member's View
	The local Member, Councillor Wall, supports these proposals.
7.10	Crime and Disorder Act 1998
	The proposals have no impact on this Act.
7.11	Sustainability
	The works will enhance the environment for walking, cycling and public transport, thus widening travel choice and reducing dependence upon the motor car.

8.	Financial Arrangements


8.1	Expenditure	£'000	Funds Available	£'000

	Design Fee	8	Developer Funding	18
	Supervision	6	Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council	48
	Project Works	52
	Land	Nil
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	Total	66	Total	66
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8.2	Revenue Implications	£'000	% Variation to Committee's budget

	Net increase in current expenditure	1		0.002
	Capital Charge	10		0.017
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	Total Expenditure	1		0.019
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8.3	Maintenance Implications
	The schemes will result in some additional street furniture, hardstanding, signing and lining to be maintained at a cost of £1,000 per annum.


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