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River Medway Cyclepath

Meeting: 11/10/2016 - Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee (Item 90)

90 Report of the Head of Commercial and Economic Development - River Medway Cyclepath pdf icon PDF 79 KB

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Decision:

That the commencement of physical works to improve the existing public footpath, prior to the completion of the Cycle Tracks Conversion Order process, be agreed.

 

Minutes:

The Local Economy Project Officer presented the report providing an update on the scheme to create a cycle path along the River Medway from Aylesford to Barming Bridge, and requesting the committee’s agreement to commence physical works in advance of the completion of the Cycle Tracks Conversion Order.

 

Members were advised that most landowners affected by the scheme were in support of the project, however some had requested movement of the path. Officers had considered this alternative and concluded that it would compromise the path’s amenity and security.

 

In response to questions it was explained that:

 

·  Vehicular access would be restricted by a locked gate stationed at the end of Unicomes Lane, accessible only to those with vehicular rights. There was enough width to allow pedestrians the space to move to the side of the path when a vehicle needed to pass.

 

·  Signage would be used to encourage mutual respect between cyclists and pedestrians sharing the pathway.

 

RESOLVED: That the commencement of physical works to improve the existing public footpath, prior to the completion of the Cycle Tracks Conversion Order process, be agreed.

 

For – 9  Against – 0    Abstain – 0