Decision details

RESOLVED that:

(i)         The contents of the report and information on the experiences of other Local Authorities in terms in a national and regional context be noted;

(ii)        The Council’s Head of Highways and Infrastructure be instructed to undertake the necessary statutory procedure to pilot the scheme under experimental powers for a maximum period of 18 months. This is shorter than the recommended 24 months. During the experimental period of the order the Head of Highways and Infrastructure shall consider all representations.

(iii)       The Council’s Head of Highways and Infrastructure to report back to the next meeting of the Highways Committee (June 2017) on the initial data from the first few months of the trial. This report will look to discuss the viability of shortening the trial period further , subject to positive feedback and bring a recommendation for borough-wide implementation forward or for the trial to be expanded to include additional suitable roads with bus lanes; and

(iv)       The Council’s Head of Highways and Infrastructure to report back to a future meeting of the Highways Committee (January 2018) with more detailed data from the trial and make recommendations on a decision to allow motorcyclists to use all bus lanes across the borough.

(v)        The Council’s Head of Highways and Infrastructure to ensure the pilot is publicised widely using local motorcycle traders/dealers to promote the scheme