Issue - meetings

Mottingham and Chislehurst North ward

Report ES20000

The report sought approval to make improvements to the junction of Mottingham Road with Elmstead Lane, William Barefoot Drive and White Horse Hill for the purpose of easing congestion and reducing injury collisions.

As Ward Member for a neighbouring ward, the Vice-Chairman expressed support for what he considered to be a positive scheme.

The Committee noted that the scheme was primarily being funded through contributions from bus companies with RB Greenwich also making a small contribution to the costs.

The Assistant Director of Traffic and Parking noted that it was hoped that there would be a visible reduction in accidents as a result of the improvements.

RESOLVED that the Portfolio Holder be recommended to approve -

(1) The widening of William Barefoot Drive at its junction with Elmstead Lane, as shown on drawing 12061-01.

(2) That, subject to detailed design, any minor alteration to the design is delegated to the Director of Environment and Public Protection, in consultation with the Environment and Community Services Portfolio Holder.

(3) That authority is given to allocate £65k from the 2019/20 Bus Priority Capital Programme for this scheme funded by TfL.

(4) That a Section 8 Highways Agreement be agreed with the Royal Borough of Greenwich in respect of a contribution toward the scheme cost (expected to be no less than £10k) and to request the Executive to amend the Bus Priority capital programme accordingly.