Archived decisions

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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

(i) That the Project Appraisal for the installation of a Toucan crossing, shared footway and associated works on Hackwood Road, Basingstoke, to be externally funded at an estimated cost of £85,000, be approved.

(ii) That under the powers contained in Sections 65 and 66 of the Highways Act 1980, the footway on the west side of Hackwood Road, from the Southern Road junction south to the Cliddesden Road junction (up to Beaconsfield Road), be formally converted to shared use cycle track.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aims 2 and 4 (Stewardship of the Environment and Building Strong and Safe Communities) of the Corporate Strategy by improving pedestrian safety, encouraging walking and promoting links within the community, including schools and access to the War Memorial Park, whilst providing a significant shared cycle crossing point on Route 23 of the National Cycle Network.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Alternative types of crossing are not appropriate in this case. The crossing needs to accommodate pedestrian and cycle users and to control vehicular traffic to enable them to cross in safety.

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

731Decn/RJH