60 Cycling Strategy Update PDF 122 KB
To receive an update on the Cycling Strategy.
Minutes:
The Cycling Strategy Update was taken next, out of order compared to the published agenda for the meeting, to follow on from the deputations. The Select Committee received a report on behalf of the Director of Economy Transport & Environment, providing an update on the progress of the Hampshire County Council Cycling Strategy adopted in September 2015 (see Item 10 in the Minute Book).
Members heard that:
· The County Council was interested in engaging with cycling groups, however sometimes there were opportunities to bid for funding for schemes with short timescales
· The County Council was working on local strategies that would sit alongside the overall cycling strategy, for example the Winchester Movement Strategy, which would be out for consultation in November
· Officers were willing to follow up with the deputees regarding examples they had identified where they had feedback about schemes that had been implemented
· The County Council’s approach was to take a balanced view between the needs of cyclists and car drivers
· Some funding for infrastructure projects was allocated via the Local Enterprise Partnerships
Members commented:
· There was potential opportunity for a working group to look into the Cycling Strategy, given the feedback received from the deputations
· Members were supportive of the County Council engaging with cycling groups on an ongoing basis
· Policy prioritising cycling was needed at a national level
RESOLVED:
To retain the Cycling Strategy on the work programme for a further update in future, and to give consideration to setting up a Working Group or alternative method for Members to further discuss this topic.