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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the attached Project Appraisal to carry out measures in support of developing high quality walking and cycling routes in Ringwood, at an estimated cost of £100,000, be approved.

2. Reason

2.1 The decision supports Aim 2 (Stewardship of the Environment) and Aim 4 (Building Strong and Safe Communities) of the Corporate Strategy, by developing improved access and safety for vulnerable road users as part of a wider engagement to reduce the dependence on car travel for shorter journeys.

2.2 The walking and cycling project was initially commissioned to take account of potential redevelopment opportunities in the town and to ensure that these make optimum provision for active (non-motorised) travel modes. The emerging strategy and programme of measures can ensure maximum synergy is achieved between such works and the Local Transport Plan funded programme.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Taking no action.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

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 J K Glen