Decision details
Temporary One Way Trial, Keynsham High Street
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Transport, Cabinet Member - Economic Development
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The Keynsham Transport Strategy and Draft Placemaking Plan recommend developing a one-way trial scheme for vehicles on Keynsham High Street. Funding is required to design and deliver a temporary trial including engagement and evaluation.
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agrees that the £200,000 provision approval in the 2016/17 budget be given full approval to develop and implement a temporary one way trial scheme for Keynsham High Street.
Reasons for the decision:
The implementation of a one way scheme will reduce the volume of traffic passing through the High Street, which will improve air quality, improve the public realm, and encourage walking and cycling. If the project is not implemented then the current issues of traffic, poor air quality, poor image, poor public realm, and a Conservation Area “at risk” will remain, and the Council will not have fulfilled its obligations arising from the Corporate Strategy.
Alternative options considered:
If successful design options for the permanent scheme will be developed.
Publication date: 04/08/2016
Date of decision: 01/08/2016
Effective from: 12/08/2016
Accompanying Documents:
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