Action Plan : Environment and Leisure Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 13/09/2004

Waverley Borough Council Committee System - Committee Document

Meeting of the Environment and Leisure Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 13/09/2004
Action Plan

Annexe 7

ACTION PLAN

Objective 1 – To develop a strategic network of safe, convenient and continuous cycle routes in the Borough, including links with adjacent cycle networks and utilising footpaths, bridleways and roads where appropriate

ActionTimescaleResponsibility
(Involvement)

1. Agree a core strategic network of routes (see Annexe 6) and keep under reviewReview annuallyWCF/WBC/SCC

2. Identify key destinations (e.g. public transport interchanges) and establish a target for increasing accessibility over the period of the PlanBy March 2005WCF/SCC

3. Prioritise locations which have been identified as barriers for cyclists (e.g. the A3 and A31) and prepare a programme of action to overcome those barriersOct 2004 & review annuallyWCF/SCC
(T&PC’s)

4. Develop links with cycle fora in adjacent Boroughs/Districts to ensure continuity of cross-boundary routesOngoingWCF

Objective 2 – To safeguard, maintain and enhance the strategic cycle network

ActionTimescaleResponsibility

1. Carry out a cycle audit on all significant highway improvement and maintenance schemes and then consult the Forum to obtain best value for cyclistsOngoingSCC

2. Define a co-ordinated approach to maintenance and ensure that on and off road cycle tracks are included in future maintenance programmes2004, ongoingWCF/WBC/SCC

3. Submit revised Waverley Cycling Plan to the SCC ‘Waverley Local Committee’ to raise awareness of the strategic networkBy March 2005WBC/SCC

4. Contribute to development of guidelines on appropriate forms of surface treatments, especially in environmentally sensitive areas2005WCF/WBC/SCC

Objective 3 – To improve the safety and accessibility of the town centres of Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and Cranleigh to their adjoining residential areas and villages

ActionTimescaleResponsibility
(Involvement)

1. Liaise with town and parish councils to prioritise new routes and other improvementsCommence 2004; ongoingWCF/WBC/SCC
(T&PC’s)

2. Promote cycle access as part of all developmentsOngoingWBC/SCC

3. Forum to appoint representatives for each of the main population centres in WaverleyAnnually (each January)
WCF

Objective 4 – To participate in the County-wide Safe Routes to School (SRS) initiative

ActionTimescaleResponsibility
(Involvement)

1. Consult the Forum on all SRS schemes in WaverleyOngoingSCC

2. Provide information and advice to local schools on safe routes, ‘cycling buses’ etc (e.g. through use of WBC/SCC websites)OngoingWCF/WBC/SCC
(T&PC’s)

3. Adopt SRS routes into the strategic network and include in future maintenance programmesOngoingWBC/SCC

Objective 5 – To integrate cycling with public transport services and facilities

ActionTimescaleResponsibility
(Involvement)

1. Work with South West Trains and other rail organisations (e.g. Network Rail/SRA) to provide secure cycle storage at stationsInitial survey by end of 2005 OngoingWCF/WBC/SCC/ (rail industry)

2. Seek to influence South West Trains to provide a minimum of 6 cycle spaces on all trainsOngoingWCF

3. Forum to nominate a point of contact with Sustrans ‘Safe Routes to Stations’ initiativeAnnually (each January)WCF

4. Ensure that where new housing is built close to rail stations, the developer is encouraged to fund cycle links to the stationOngoingWBC/SCC
(T&PC’s)

Objective 6 – To exploit the potential for recreational and tourist cycling in Waverley’s countryside

ActionTimescaleResponsibility
(Involvement)

1. Make cycling maps and information available to the publicOngoingWBC/SCC
(T&PC’s)

2. Work with local businesses (e.g. cycle shops, B&Bs, pubs) to promote recreational cycling in WaverleyOngoingWCF/WBC/SCC

Objective 7 – To link the Borough to the National Cycle Network (NCN)

ActionTimescaleResponsibility

1. Define NCN Route 22 as it goes through WaverleyBy end 2004WCF/WBC/SCC

2. Press for upgrading of the Downs Link to NCN standards and investigate its adoption as part of the Regional Network2005WCF/WBC/SCC

3. Investigate possibility of a spur from NCN Route 22 to link Godalming and Guildford
2005WCF/WBC/SCC

Objective 8 – To improve the quantity, quality and security of cycle parking facilities at convenient locations

ActionTimescaleResponsibility
(Involvement)

1. Review current adopted standards for cycle parking provision in new developmentBy end of 2005WBC/SCC

2. Improve monitoring of planning applications and enforcement of conditions relating to cycle parkingOngoingWBC

3. Forum to review cycle parking in Waverley and identify gaps in provisionAnnually (each April)WCF

4. Liaise with Surrey Police to find out locations where bikes have been stolen Annually (each April)SCC
(Surrey Police)

Objective 9 – To raise public awareness of the environmental and health benefits to be gained from cycling

ActionTimescaleResponsibility

1. Prepare articles for the Link magazine to raise awareness of cycling and seek feedback from readersAnnually (each summer)WBC

2. Agree and implement a programme of measures to raise public awareness of cycling2005WCF

Objective 10 – To work with equestrian and pedestrian groups to enhance the ability of cyclists, walkers and horse riders to cross the A3 and A31

ActionTimescaleResponsibility
(Involvement)

1. Forum to establish liaison arrangements with the Highways Agency with regard to options for new crossings of the A3Commence 2004
OngoingWCF
(Highways Agency)

2. Ensure that the A3 Hindhead improvement incorporates sufficient crossings for cyclists, walkers and horse riders2004WCF/WBC/SCC

3 Investigate the potential for safe new crossings of the A31 at Red Lion Lane/Weydon Lane, Coxbridge and Shepherd and Flock roundabouts2004WCF/SCC

Objective 11 – To make cycle training accessible to those who require it.

ActionTimescaleResponsibility
(Involvement)

1. Provide Cycling Proficiency training for childrenOngoingSCC

2. Investigate the provision of adult cycle training in the Borough2005WCF/SCC

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