Purpose

To:
 
(i)            
Consider the comments received following the formal advertisement
of the proposed introduction of a Toucan crossing on the A345
Countess Road, Amesbury.

 
(ii)           
Recommend proceeding with the introduction of the Toucan Crossing
as advertised.

Content

I approve that:
 

(i)           
The proposed Toucan Crossing be introduced as
advertised.
 

(ii)          
The correspondents who commented on the
Council’s proposals be informed accordingly.
 
 
This decision was published on
20 March 2024 and will come into force on 28 March
2024.         
 

Reasons for the decision

The scheme was identified in the 2013 Local
Transport Plan Cycling Strategy as part of the Town Cycle Network
for Amesbury. It is also shown in the updated network published as
part of the draft Wiltshire Local Cycling and Walking
Implementation Plan (LCWIP). It forms a key route for the Amesbury
area and as part of a strategic route linking Salisbury and
National Cycle Network Route 45 to Stonehenge. One of the main
purposes of the proposed route is to provide a safe and convenient
walking and cycling route linking the Larkhill community to the
services and facilities in Amesbury Town Centre. To achieve this
route there is a need for pedestrians and cyclists to be able to
safely cross Countess Road to access Fargo Road. As such the
provision crossing is integral to the overall delivery of the
route.
 
The proposals are in accordance with Themes 1,
3 and 4 of the Council’s Business Plan.

Alternative options considered

To:
 
(i)       Implement the
introduction of proposed Toucan crossing as advertised.
 
(ii)       Amend the proposals
in consideration of the comments received.
 
(iii)      Abandon the proposals.