Agenda item

This paper is to update members on the current status of the Redhill Balanced Network project and ask for approval of proposed flat top road tables at specific crossing points within the town centre highway network.

The dovetailing of the Redhill Balanced Network and Local Sustainable Transport Fund projects has highlighted the need for an additional segregated cycle route on Queensway.

The review of bus stop facilities and requirements for new bus stops has indicated the need for Bus Stop Clearways at bus stops within the town centre.

Some minor changes to the road layout has meant that there will be the need to make some minor amendments to the existing waiting restrictions.

The proposals for Station Road East have been developed further following consultation during the winter of 2012/13. These will now be subject to further consultation during the autumn period 2013.

(Report and Annexes A to C attached)

The Committee AGREED:

To the proposed flat top tables indicated in Annex B1 to the report submitted, and in Annex A plan numbers 101 and 111, and to authorise the advertisement of an appropriate Notice, and to note the treatments to the crossings in Annex B2 to the report submitted.

Not to advertise the possible flat top road tables indicated in Annex B1 to the report submitted, and in Annex A plan numbers 102 and 104 at this time, due to the comments received from the bus operators, and to continue work with the bus operators to try and find an amicable solution.

To the proposed segregated cycle/footway route located in Queensway as indicated in Annex A to the report submitted on plan 111.

To the proposed location of Bus Stop Clearways at bus stops identified within the town centre as indicated in Annex A to the report submitted on plans 101, 102, 106, 108, 109, 110 and 111.

That if objections are received to the advertisement of the legal notices and traffic orders, the Area Team Manager is authorised to try and resolve them in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Divisional Member and Project Manager, and decide whether or not they should be acceded to and therefore whether the orders should be made, with or without modification.

To the proposed options for the Station Road East public realm, as indicated in Annex C to the report submitted, and agreed that these options be the subject of a public consultation between 23 September and 3 November (6 weeks) and the feedback from the consultation is reviewed by the Member task group and the Local Committee.

REASONS:

The Local Committee was asked to approve the proposals for the installation of flat top road tables at certain crossing points to enable improved benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.

The introduction of the short section of segregated cycle route between Station Road and High Street along the southern footway of Queensway will improve connectivity for cyclists within the town centre.

The dovetailing of both the Redhill Balanced Network and Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) projects has provided an opportunity to review existing bus stop infrastructure and provide new stops on the planned two-way system on London Road – Queensway – St Matthew’s Road – Cromwell Road. This review has highlighted the need for bus stop clearways at these bus stops

Feedback from the consultation on the Station Road scheme during the winter 2012-13 has enabled development of these proposals and two options have now been provided. These two options will be the subject of public consultation.

The Vice-Chairman took the chair for this item.

Declarations of Interest: None

Officers attending: Paul Fishwick, Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) Project Manager and Narendra Mistry, Principal Design Engineer, Environment and Infrastructure

Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None

Member Discussion – key points:

·         The local Member for Redhill West and Meadvale reported that Reigate and Banstead Borough Council was contributing £1.1.million to the project. She confirmed that she was happy with the proposals for Station Road East and that discussions regarding the accommodation of minicabs had been positive.

·         The local Member for Redhill East expressed support for the proposals as they currently stood, but sought assurance that the proposed bollards would not break, and that cycle lanes crossing entrances and junctions would be marked. He also expressed concern that a new pinch point would be created near McDonalds at the crossing points at the bus station. The Project Manager agreed to look at best practice for rise and fall bollards. Signs and lining across junctions would be provided and the raised tables would assist with safety. He also agreed to look at the bus station crossing points.

·         The Vice-Chairman thanked the task group for their input.

Resolution:

The Committee AGREED:

(i)    To the proposed flat top tables indicated in Annex B1 to the report submitted, and in Annex A plan numbers 101 and 111, and to authorise the advertisement of an appropriate Notice, and to note the treatments to the crossings in Annex B2 to the report submitted.

(ii)   Not to advertise the possible flat top road tables indicated in Annex B1 to the report submitted, and in Annex A plan numbers 102 and 104 at this time, due to the comments received from the bus operators, and to continue work with the bus operators to try and find an amicable solution.

(iii)  To the proposed segregated cycle/footway route located in Queensway as indicated in Annex A to the report submitted on plan 111.

(iv)To the proposed location of Bus Stop Clearways at bus stops identified within the town centre as indicated in Annex A to the report submitted on plans 101, 102, 106, 108, 109, 110 and 111.

(v)  That if objections are received to the advertisement of the legal notices and traffic orders, the Area Team Manager is authorised to try and resolve them in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Divisional Member and Project Manager, and decide whether or not they should be acceded to and therefore whether the orders should be made, with or without modification.

(vi)To the proposed options for the Station Road East public realm, as indicated in Annex C to the report submitted, and agreed that these options be the subject of a public consultation between 23 September and 3 November (6 weeks) and the feedback from the consultation is reviewed by the Member task group and the Local Committee.