Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval to consult on the amendment of hours of operation and seeks approval to consult on the removal of some sections of the bus lane.

It was agreed that:

1.    A statutory consultation to amend the hours of operation of the westbound A30 London Road bus lane to twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and to review reducing the classes of vehicle permitted to use the bus lane be undertaken.

2.    A statutory consultation to remove sections of the westbound A30 London Road bus lane be undertaken:

                i.    Between Park Street and Lower Charles Street

               ii.    Between Lower Charles Street and Grand Avenue

              iii.    Note it is also proposed to remove the section of bus lane between Frimley Road and 431-437 London Road, however, this is subject to gaining approval for increased hours of parking restrictions in the parking bays outside 423-437 and 443-457 London Road.

3.    Delegated authority to the Director for Infrastructure and Delivery to deliver the suggested statutory consultations.

4.    To review the outcome of the consultation responses before confirming any changes.