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Almondsbury, Pilning and Severn Beach - Severnside Walking and Cycling - Improvements to National Cycleway Network Route 4 between Cribbs Causeway and Severn Beach Feedback Report Purpose of the report The purpose of this report is to feedback the results from the recent consultation on the proposed improvements to the National Cycleway Network route 4 between Cribbs Causeway and Severn Beach. Background Highways England is currently developing a new junction on the M49, constructed to accommodate employment and commercial development in the Avonmouth Severnside Enterprise Area (ASEA). In support of the junction, designs are being tabled to upgrade cycling and walking infrastructure around the ASEA. This includes improvements to National Cycleway Network (NCN) Route 4 between Cribbs Causeway and Severn Beach which is funded through Highway England’s Designated Fund for Cycling, Safety and Integration. Sustrans, with Mott MacDonald Sweco Joint Venture, completed a feasibility study and outline design for the scheme on behalf of Highways England which South Gloucestershire Council is taking forward to construction. South Gloucestershire Council, using funding from Highways England will be progressing the scheme through public consultation, detailed design and construction. Purpose of the Scheme The purpose of this scheme is to make improvements to the NCN Route 4 between Cribbs Causeway and Severn Beach, upgrading the cycling and walking infrastructure around the ASEA. Proposed Scheme The proposed scheme comprises the following: The closure of Hollywood Lane 30mph speed limit on Berwick Lane / Bowstreet Lane Junction modifications at: o Hollywood Lane, Berwick Lane/Bowstreet Lane junction o Bowstreet Lane and Farm Lane junction Improvements to Farm Lane Provision of parallel crossings at side roads along Govier Way Bridleway improvements 20mph zone including traffic calming measures in Severn Beach Zebra crossing on Ableton Lane near Severn Beach primary school. Nigel Riglar, Director for Environment and Community Services Streetcare, Transport and Waste, Design & Operations Team, P O Box 1954, Bristol, BS37 0DD 1 Tel: 01454 868004 E-mail: [email protected] www.southglos.gov.uk Consultation Consultation took place between 18 February 2019 and 29 March 2019. Details of the proposals including a plan and statement of reasons were posted on the South Gloucestershire website. The Council sent letters advising of the consultation to all properties affected by the proposals. In addition, notices were posted and maintained in the area for the 3 week consultation period. Local members, the Town Council and emergency services, amongst other statutory stakeholders were invited by email to view the consultation. Two drop-in sessions were held, one at Severn Beach Village Hall with approximately 50 attendees and the other at Easter Compton Village Hall with approximately 40 attendees. Feedback from the consultation There were 66 individuals and organisations that responded to the consultation via the questionnaire and eight other responses. The respondents were asked to fill out a questionnaire. Figures 1 - 11 show the results from the questionnaire. Nigel Riglar, Director for Environment and Community Services Streetcare, Transport and Waste, Design & Operations Team, P O Box 1954, Bristol, BS37 0DD 2 Tel: 01454 868004 E-mail: [email protected] www.southglos.gov.uk Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Nigel Riglar, Director for Environment and Community Services Streetcare, Transport and Waste, Design & Operations Team, P O Box 1954, Bristol, BS37 0DD 3 Tel: 01454 868004 E-mail: [email protected] www.southglos.gov.uk Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 The comments received as part of the consultation have now been reviewed. The comments/concerns received via the online questionnaire are in appendix A, all other comments received are in appendix B. Nigel Riglar, Director for Environment and Community Services Streetcare, Transport and Waste, Design & Operations Team, P O Box 1954, Bristol, BS37 0DD 4 Tel: 01454 868004 E-mail: [email protected] www.southglos.gov.uk Future Programme In light of the responses received at consultation and the fact that the majority supported the proposals, the elements of the scheme that require permanent Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) will now be sent to the Councils Legal Team for formal advertisement. The proposals have been amended as the design has progressed to the detailed design stage and to address any concerns raised during the Stage 1 Road Safety Audit. The main change is the proposal to use speed cushions in place of the speed tables originally proposed to avoid any potential issues with ground borne vibrations. Other changes include the following: Hollywood Lane Road closure proposed at top (near the Activity Centre) and at the bottom (near Manor Farm). Closure to be instigated by the use of heavy concrete blocks. The planter shown on the Sustrans drawing would add to the Council’s ongoing maintenance liabilities and is therefore no longer proposed. Bowstreet Lane Overrun areas introduced as part of the proposed junction modifications at the junction of Bowstreet Lane and Hollywood Lane and at the junction of Bowstreet Lane and Farm Lane. Farm Lane The proposed shelter and seating has been deleted. The proposed bollards have been replaced with heavy concrete blocks following concerns raised during consultation about security and potential fly tipping. Alternative seating is being considered along the whole route. Govier Way Location of parallel crossings adjusted to reduce the chance of long vehicles stopping at the crossing and blocking the circulatory carriageway on the roundabouts. Severn Beach Proposed speed tables replaced with speed cushions. Shaft Road – Shaft Road is now included in the proposed 20mph zone. Green Lane – following comments received during the consultation it is proposed to reduce the speed limit on Green Lane between the M49 bridge and Severn Beach from 50mph to 30mph. Beach Avenue – The proposed speed table at the northern junction of Beach Road and Beach Avenue deleted and replaced by speed cushions outside 56 and 62 Beach Avenue. Beach Road – Alignment of proposed parking bays outside 157, 159 and 161 Beach Road revised. Proposed speed table near 100 Beach Road deleted. Proposed speed table outside Down’s Bakery deleted and replaced with a build-out. Station Road - The proposed contraflow cycle lane has been extended further to the west. The bus stop outside the railway station to remain in its existing location. The proposed speed table outside rail station deleted, replaced by speed cushions and an uncontrolled crossing outside Crossing Cottage. The changes at the access into Stride Close have been scaled down as Stride Close is not adopted highway. Nigel Riglar, Director for Environment and Community Services Streetcare, Transport and Waste, Design & Operations Team, P O Box 1954, Bristol, BS37 0DD 5 Tel: 01454 868004 E-mail: [email protected] www.southglos.gov.uk Mini roundabout (Station Road, Gorse Cover Road, Ableton Lane) – the raised table and crossings have been deleted and tactile paving has been introduced at the crossing points. Church Road – the proposed island and tree at the corner of Church Road and Little Green Lane to be deleted and road markings used instead. Ableton Lane – proposed zebra crossing relocated to the north of Albert Road. Proposed speed tables outside school and village hall deleted. The kerbing works outside the school has been deleted as this area is not adopted. Depending on the comments received at the public advertisement stage, it is anticipated that the works in Severn Beach will be carried out early 2020. Nigel Riglar, Director for Environment and Community Services Streetcare, Transport and Waste, Design & Operations Team, P O Box 1954, Bristol, BS37 0DD 6 Tel: 01454 868004 E-mail: [email protected] www.southglos.gov.uk Additional Information and Council’s Response 1. Hollywood Lane Proposed road closure Follow comments received, it is proposed to close Hollywood Lane at the top and bottom to minimise the chances of fly tipping. Closure is likely to be achieved by using large concrete blocks with a 1.5m wide gap. Congestion Hollywood Lane is a rat run and is unsuitable for large vehicles and large volumes of traffic. Emergency vehicle access Emergency vehicles would have to use an alternative and more suitable route. Equestrians It is intended that Hollywood Lane will continue to be available for use by horse riders after closure to motorised vehicles. Make Hollywood Lane one way One way working could increase traffic speeds and compromise road safety. Footway on Blackhorse Hill The provision of a footway on Blackhorse Hill would be very expensive and not straightforward to construct due to the existing trees, wall and existing slopes. 2. Bowstreet Lane, Berwick Lane Cycle lanes Cycle lanes are not proposed along Bowstreet Lane or Berwick Lane because there is insufficient width to provide them. Consideration will be given to installing cycle symbol road markings only. Sat Navs Signing warning drivers not to follow Sat Navs will be retained. Access only signs With the exception of the existing 7.5t weight limit, drivers are not restricted from using Bowstreet Lane or Berwick Lane. It is not possible to sign it as access only. 3. Farm Lane Barrier Issues in the past with travellers