An update will be given on the Five-Ways Junction, Woodgate and Bus Lanes.
Minutes:
Highways Network Assistant Manager Rupert Bedder gave a general update on highways issues. Points included:
· With regard to an issue on crossings raised in the last meeting:
o It was confirmed that the ‘green man’ can only face one way as directed by the Department for Transport.
o Audible sound can only be emitted on a four-way junction if all lights are red, but rotating cones under the button were in place for the visually impaired.
· Traffic calming was progressing on Brading Road and Medina Road.
· The Wentworth Road 20mph zone was progressing and should be completed by early April.
A resident enquired about traffic calming on Stokes Drive. Action: Rupert Bedder to enquire with team and feed-back through the Councillors.
Concern was raised about parking on streets causing single-lane traffic. Action: Rupert Bedder to pass on to get double-yellow lines enforced.
A complaint was made that zig-zag lines outside Fosse Primary School were not being enforced. Action: Rupert Bedder to get it monitored.
With regard to a complaint about cars driving the wrong-way down one-way streets, it was advised that this was a Police matter.
A request to made to get a yellow box on Fosse Road North re-painted. Action: Rupert Bedder to feed back to team.
Major Transports Project manager John Dowson gave a report on Five Ways, Woodgate and Bus Lane issues. Points included:
· The team were keen to extend the speed-limit area on Groby Road and make it more distinctive in order to improve safety. The installation of speed cameras would be a matter for the Police.
· A consultation about the proposal for the bus lane had been held in September. There had been a delay in reporting on it due to the General Election, but reports were now being made. No decision had been made as yet.
· A consultation on the design of Five-Ways junction had been made. Consideration of other works and issues with funding had led to a delay. It was hoped that funding and programming could be secured so that the project could be reported on later this year with regards to a timeframe of building.
· The team were looking at Woodgate as a route into the City Centre as it needed addressing in the context of the Waterside development.
· Residents were encouraged to email major-transport-projects@leicester.gov.uk if they had any concerns.
With regard to concerns about potential congestion caused by bus and cycle lanes, Mr Dowson assured that it would be designed in such a way as to minimise congestion.
In response to a query from a resident, Mr Dowson suggested that a segregated cycle-lane down Woodgate was a distinct possibility as there was space and it fitted with the principles.
A large amount of litter was reported at the end of Woodgate. Action: Councillors to monitor the issue.
Concern was raised about the problem of parking and access directly Groby Road Medical Centre. Mr Dowson assured that the facilities would be maintained. Action: John Dowson to put assurance in writing.
In response to a query about the number of students set to attend Waterside Primary (with regard to the traffic it would cause), Councillor Waddington responded that places would be gradual and there would be 1300 when full, although this figure was tentative and subject to confirmation.