Issue - decisions

1.         That the Cabinet Member for Environment and City Management reaffirmed the City Council’s support for the Quietway Hyde Park to Fitzrovia scheme, as part of the Central London Cycle Grid, and agreed to it being implemented.

2.         That the Cabinet Member for Environment and City Management gave approval for officers to undertake design and implementation of the proposed Quietway Hyde Park to Fitzrovia scheme, as part of the Central London Cycle Grid.

3.         That the Cabinet Member for Environment and City Management delegated authority to the Executive Director for City Management and Communities to agree the final scheme proposals and to enter into any necessary legal agreements with Transport for London, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and City Management.

4.         That the Cabinet Member for Environment and City Management delegated authority to the Executive Director for City Management and Communities to make any requisite traffic regulation orders associated with the scheme.

5.         That the Cabinet Member for Environment and City Management approved capital expenditure in the sum of £1,851,656to complete the scheme.

Reasons for Decision

The proposed scheme will contribute to the adopted November 2013 and subsequent updated November 2016 City of Westminster City Plan objectives. It is intended that this scheme will:

·           Provide legible and safer routes for cycle traffic.

·           Improve the public realm and pedestrian facilities.

·           Improve health. This will be achieved in part by encouraging more everyday journeys to be made by active transportation. Improvements to pedestrian facilities are also proposed as part of the scheme.

·           Encourage more people to cycle. This will be achieved by implementing a scheme suitable for all people who want to cycle in the area, particularly those wishing to avoid some of the busier, highly trafficked main roads.

·           Reduce CO₂ emissions. This will be achieved in part by encouraging modal shift from private motor vehicles to bicycles.

·           Reduce overcrowding on public transport. This will be achieved in part by encouraging more journeys to be made by bicycle.