Agenda item

5.1

Cycle Safety Audits

Matt Turner asked the following question in relation to Cycle Safety Audits:-

‘Sheffield City Council has had a policy of undertaking cycle safety audits for all transport schemes over £50,000 since 2006. This commitment was made in a Council motion passed in 2007 as well as the Sheffield Cycle Action Plan of April 2006 and the South Yorkshire Cycle Action Plan of April 2011. I’ve seen no evidence that this policy has ever been implemented and believe that the lack of cycle audits has contributed to the dangerous conditions cyclists experience on the roads of Sheffield. Why has this policy never been implemented and what work is being done to ensure it will be implemented swiftly?’

In response, the Chair, Councillor Leigh Bramall commented that he had only been made aware of the issue recently. He thanked the questioner and other cyclists for raising the issue and reported that the issue would be discussed at the next meeting of the Cycle Forum in March.

5.2

Ecclesall Road Smart Route

Mrs Platts raised a number of questions, on behalf of local residents, in relation to the Ecclesall Road Smart Route. The Chair agreed to take the questions away and respond to the questioner and local residents directly.