MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

CABINET

8 OCTOBER 2014

REFERENCE FROM COUNCIL

1.      MOTION – CYCLING SAFETY AND THE GYRATORY SYSTEM       

1.1    At the meeting of the Council held on 17 September 2014, the following motion was moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Mrs Gooch:

The Council notes the proposal by Kent County Council to redevelop the gyratory system around the two Medway bridges; it also notes that it is proposed to remove the current cycle track over St Peters Bridge.  The gyratory system in its current format is a major deterrent to the development of cycling in Maidstone.  This Council requests Kent County Council to ensure that any redevelopment of the gyratory system incorporates measures to improve the safety of cycling in the town centre.  A report on progress should be made to the next Council Meeting.

1.2    The motion, having been moved and seconded, was referred to the Cabinet for consideration.       

1.3    RECOMMENDED:  That the Cabinet consider the motion relating to cycling safety and the gyratory system.

NOTE:   A briefing note provided by the Head of Planning and Development to assist the Council in its consideration of the motion is attached as Appendix A.