Decision details

It is proposed to implement a cycle safety scheme between M6 Junction 31 and BAe Samlesbury. The scheme would be largely funded by a £200,000 grant from the Department for Transport (DfT) Cycle Safety fund.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order No 26 have been complied with.

County Councillor John Fillis, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport gave approval for:

  i.  the implementation of the proposal, on the route as shown on the attached plan at Appendix 'A',

  ii.  the removal of the footway  and construction of a cycle track of 3m width, on the Northern side of the A59 from the M6 junction 31 to the junction with Potters Lane, Samlesbury on the section marked Area 1 on Appendix 'A',

  iii.  signing of the route as a cycle track and a route available on cycle as considered appropriate by the Executive Director for Environment,

  iv.  the section of Bridleways 22 and 23 Samlesbury marked Area 2 on Appendix 'A' to be surfaced,

  v.  works considered appropriate by the Executive Director for Environment on the section of Potters Lane recorded as unclassified road U12301 marked blue on Appendix 'A', and

  vi.  minor improvements to be carried out on the cycle track on the A59 on the section marked Area 3 on Appendix 'A'.

  vii.  as part of the implementation of the scheme, that community engagement activities be undertaken to promote safe use of the proposed route in response to representation made by the Parish Councils and the local community.