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Lancaster District Cycling & Walking Forum
Tuesday October 11th – 5pm
Morecambe Town Hall
Present:
Gordon Maclay (GM) Lancaster City Council (Engineering Services)
Elaine Fishwick (EF) Lancashire County Council (Social Services)
Rachel Scott (RS) Lancaster City Council (Economic Development)
Patricia Clarke (PC) Dynamo
Jonathan Sear (JS) Lancaster University
Ralph M Henderson (RMH) Silverdale Parish Council
Brian Jones (BJ) Ramblers Association
Dr Jeff Bartley (JB) Morecambe Bay PCT
Simeon Orme (SO) Rough Stuff Fellowship
David Bedding (DB) Sustrans
Peter Edge (PE) Wray Parish Council
Janet Wilson (JW) Lancashire County Council (Policy Officer – Mobility)
Jane Swindlehurst (JSw) Lancashire County Council (School Travel Plans)
Stephen Townson (ST) CTC
Eve Hall (EH) North Lancs Bridleway Society
Geoff Newcombe (GN) Cycling Projects
Matt Hodges (MHo) CTC
Apologies:
Mark Fletcher (MF) Lancashire County Council (Social Services)
Gary Bowker (GB) Lancaster City Council (Engineering Services)
Richard Hammond (RH) Lancaster City Council (Leisure Services)
Claire Evans (CE) Lancashire County Council (School Travel Plans)
Liz Scott (LS) Lancashire County Councillor
Mike Hutchinson (MH) CTC
Peter Robinson (PR) Lancaster City Councillor
Alasdair Simpson (AS) Lancashire County Council (Cycling Officer)
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GENERAL UPDATE ON CYCLING / WALKING SCHEMES
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There is little construction work ongoing at present. Work is expected to pick up again January – August next year. There are currently schemes being designed / prepared for consultation – these include:
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Lancaster City Centre
Lancaster Canal Towpath (Hammerton Hall – City Centre / Water Witch)
Widening of path at Morecambe High School
Lancaster Canal Towpath (Hammerton Hall – City Centre / Water Witch)
Widening of path at Morecambe High School
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Work has now started on the improvements to the Aldcliffe -
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Lancaster was shortlisted for the Cycling Demonstration Town project and was visited by Cycling England on September 23rd. We expect to be notified of their decision next week. Due to the urgency of spend (~£500,000 before the end of the financial year) it is likely that a higher proportion will be spent on capital projects – such as those that have already received planning permission / are ready to go ahead such as Ryelands Park Phase III, an improved canal towpath project and links to the RLI/University.
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(NB: Lancaster has been successful in its bid to become a demonstration town with the project to commence Nov 1st. Further information available shortly)
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The new Walking & Cycling map is now available. Copies are available from Town Halls, Libraries, TICs etc.
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The City Council in conjunction with Pedal Power (and with funding from Lancashire County Council) is running a series of free training sessions for women. Sessions are offered in maintenance and cycling for beginners, refresher and intermediate.
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County is still working on designs for the extension of Lune Millennium Path and undertaking further consultation with landowners. AS to update at next meeting.
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1 ENGINEERING PROJECTS TEAM
Gordon Maclay gave a presentation on the role of his Projects Team. Any questions should be directed to Gordon on 582619 or gmaclay@lancaster.gov.uk.
2 CYCLING IN LANCASTER CITY CENTRE
Detailed designs are being drawn up with regards 2 cycling schemes in the city centre – funded via the Lancaster & Morecambe EDZ. It is hoped that these will be ready for consultation by December. A contraflow along High Street is also being proposed.
Allowing 2-way cycling on the currently pedestrianised section of Church Street is currently being investigated as part of the review of the city centre TRO.
The question was raised about allowing cycling across the whole of the pedestrianised area as some cities/towns across the UK allow this or are trialling it. GM noted that there are concerns over cyclists gaining speed in non flat areas and irresponsible cyclists.
Allowing 2-
The question was raised about allowing cycling across the whole of the pedestrianised area as some cities/towns across the UK allow this or are trialling it. GM noted that there are concerns over cyclists gaining speed in non flat areas and irresponsible cyclists.
GM to pass comments to Officer responsible for Review.
A further question was raised as to the amount of 20mph zones within the district and whether there is a rolling programme to implement these.
GM to speak to relevant Officer.
3 LANCASHIRE WALKING STRATEGY
Janet Wilson gave a presentation on the draft Lancashire Walking Strategy which seeks to promote the needs of pedestrians and people with mobility impairments.
Please forward comments on the draft strategy to: Janet Wilson, Senior Policy and Development Officer, Policy and Quality Group, Environment Directorate, Guild House, Cross Street, Preston, PR1 8RD
T 01772 534258 E Janet.Wilson@env.lancscc.gov.uk.
The Lancaster Walking Strategy has been recently adopted as SPG. This is available to download at http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/Documents/Planning/Adopted%20SPGs/SPG%2014%20Lancaster%20District%20Walking%20Strategy.pdf
Questions were raised about the role of planning officers and the need to ensure that they always consider the adopted transport hierarchy.
Please forward comments on the draft strategy to: Janet Wilson, Senior Policy and Development Officer, Policy and Quality Group, Environment Directorate, Guild House, Cross Street, Preston, PR1 8RD
T 01772 534258 E Janet.Wilson@env.lancscc.gov.uk.
The Lancaster Walking Strategy has been recently adopted as SPG. This is available to download at http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/Documents/Planning/Adopted%20SPGs/SPG%2014%20Lancaster%20District%20Walking%20Strategy.pdf
Questions were raised about the role of planning officers and the need to ensure that they always consider the adopted transport hierarchy.
4 CYCLING FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
Jeff Bartley gave a presentation on his work in the District re cycling for people with learning difficulties and the benefits that this brings.
5 NEXT MEETING
The item re role and function of the group was moved to the next meeting.
The next meeting will take place at 5pm on Tuesday February 7th - venue to be arranged.
The next meeting will take place at 5pm on Tuesday February 7th -