Goverment Review of HWC

A bill is being put forward to sentence any cyclist convicted of dangerous cycling to a 14 year prison term.

Current DfT consultations.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-transport-strategy

Lots of interesting stuff about inclusive transport regarding trains, buses, cars, public realm, streets and yes a bit about cycling too. Quotes:

Shared Space:

8.11 While we consider CIHT and DPTAC’s recommendations and how to take them
forward, we are requesting that local authorities pause any shared space schemes
incorporating a level surface they are considering, and which are at the design stage.
We are also temporarily suspending Local Transport Note 1/11. This pause will allow
us to carry out research and produce updated guidance.

Objectives regarding Cycling:

• Update Local Transport Note 2/08, which sets out the Department’s guidance to
local authorities on designing safe and inclusive infrastructure for cyclists, to take
account of developments in cycling infrastructure since its publication in 2008 and
the responses to the draft AAP consultation and publish a revised version by early
2019;
• By 2020, explore the feasibility of amending legislation to recognise the use of
cycles as a mobility aid71 in order to increase the number of disabled people
cycling.

Tim Atkins' death 2nd June 2017

Since accident, four other serious and unreported incidents have been brought to attention of PCF at same location

Serious RTI resulting in airlift to Southampton General Hospital and cyclist in a coma for at least a fortnight afterwards

Roundabout had been recently re-surafced but no re-design of the markings undertaken.

Does location appear on Accident hot spots?

TRO Issued to install traffic calming bumps and speed restriction reminder decals.

Improvements to Eastern Road corridor that will be supported and evidenced through feasibility studies including traffic congestion and vehicle flow studies.

We will also work with Highways England to complement any work they have planned for A27

The work will include potential widening of the corridor, improvements to junctions including splays onto the A27, signage, public transportation.

The outputs will comprise improved and sustainable transport choices, improved air quality, reduced noise, travel time and congestion leading to increased productivity which in turn, supports growth of the city.

To improve the existing junction layout at London Road/London Avenue.

This would be achieved by providing a large kerbed build-out at the southern side of London Avenue and providing ‘No Entry’ markings on the carriageway along with the arrowhead directions road markings at the junction to create a single lane exit.

To improve the layout of the existing roundabout by introducing improved pedestrian movements with future consideration for cycle facilities.

This will consist of building out existing kerb lines and central islands. The effect of this style of roundabout is to force motorists to choose their final exit before entering the junction.

By reducing weaving around, and increasing the predictability of the final destination, there is a reduction in potential conflict points.