The press release also says that the proposals will be going to cabinet on the 30th October (next Thursday). The full proposal that is under consideration by the cabinet includes the approval of the work programme outlined in the following document:
We can either ask questions that a written answer must be provided for or we can make statements or petitions at the cabinet meeting. The extract from the meeting agenda shows that we only have until the end of today (Friday) to submit written questions and noon next Wednesday for statements.
"Questions :
Written questions must be received at least 3 clear working days prior to the meeting. For the 30 October 2008 Cabinet meeting, this means that a question(s) must be received, at the latest, by 5.00 p.m. on Friday 24 October 2008
Public forum representations - petitions and statements :
the meeting. For the 30 October 2008 Cabinet meeting, this means that your representation must be received, at the latest, by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 29 October 2008."
Extracts...
"20. Some “quick wins” works are already happening with new bike racks and
cycle path improvement underway. The challenging timescale means an
early start is essential however, and the following are planned to be
delivered in the first 6-9 months;
● Shuttle working on Prince Street Bridge
● First phase of the new northern route to Lockleaze
● New route along Hartcliffe Way linking south Bristol to the city
centre via the Malago Greenway"
and
"APPENDIX B - WORK PROGRAMME
3. New traffic free route running parallel to Hartcliffe Way linking into existing traffic
free routes on the Malago Greenway in Bedminster and at Crox Bottom. This will
provide access to Imperial Park, new Hengrove development, Headley Park,
Hartcliffe and Highridge as well as onwards to the city centre. The estimated cost
of this scheme is between £400-500,000."
I will submit the following questions:
Who will be the stakeholder representatives be on the Project Board?
What is the relationship between the route being developed in south Bristol and the proposed BRT route? Are they in any way dependent on each other?
What is the target date for the meeting with Bristol Parks Forum?
Cheers
Fraser
On 24 Oct 2008, at 10:31, Steve Loughran wrote:
First secret cycle city plans are starting to surface
http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/press-releases/2008/oct/first-phase-of-bristols-cycling-city-programme-promises-new-off-road-routes.en
"The other new 'off road' route planned in phase 1 will enable
cyclists to travel into the city centre from south Bristol via
Hartcliffe Way and an improved Malago Greenway - and will provide
access to a number of key regeneration sites, including Hengrove
Park."
I'm not sure how BRT transport constitutes "improved"; I fear the road
planners worry about connectivity, rather than pleasantness of
journey. But this gives the campaign a chance to put out their own
press release, pointing out the error of the council's ways. And if
they want to make improving the malago a key part of the cycle city
plans, then cycle england become someone we can get to help push down
on the council.
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