Purpose

Consideration of temporary congestion charge
scheme to reduce traffic around Oxford during Network Rail’s
extended closure of Botley Road.

Content

Amended recommendations approved as
follows:-
 
RESOLVED to:-
 
 

a)   
approve the implementation of six
temporary congestion charging points in Oxford as described in
Annex 1, for a maximum of two years from the date of
implementation
 

b)   
authorise the Director of Environment and
Highways (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport
Management) to make any necessary changes to the scheme to ensure
its successful delivery; provided that these do not substantially
alter the scheme’s impact
 

c)   
authorise the Director of Environment and
Highways (in consultation with the Director for Law and Governance
and Monitoring Officer) to make and implement the necessary
Charging Order under the Transport Act 2000
 

d)   
approve the development and
implementation of the necessary infrastructure and supporting
systems at an estimated cost of £190,000
 

e)   
instruct officers to develop and
implement the investment plan outlined in paragraph 96 along with
any additional measures in consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Transport Management

e)   
delegate approval for future surplus
investment to the Director for Environment and Highways, in
consultation with the Executive
Director of Resources and Section 151 Officer, Cabinet Member for
Transport Management and Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and
Transformation. 
 

f)    
delegate responsibility for
implementation of the scheme to the Director for Environment and
Highways in consultation with Cabinet Member for Transport
Management, with the intent to be operational no later than
10th November 2025.