Policy for Highway Improvements
To contribute to Corporate and Community Plan aims of ensuring
economic prosperity and improving the environment by maintaining
safe travel for vehicle users and pedestrians on roads and
footways. Highway improvement covers work to junctions, footways,
road widening, narrowing or re-alignment, bus bays and parking bays
adjacent to the road and turning areas.
The Council will:
assess the
need for improvement based on established criteria, including
safety and social need
- consider the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and disabled people
in design of improvements
- publicise proposals and consult with stakeholders including the
local community
- implement improvements in accordance with a prioritised
programme based on safety, the Council’s strategic network,
economic benefit and social need
- negotiate with landowners affected by proposals whilst
continuing with compulsory purchase procedures when
appropriate.
- use sustainable materials and work practices where
feasible
This policy has cross cutting themes that complement the
Corporate Objectives for: -
- Environment
- Transport
- Economic Prosperity
- Confident communities
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Last Updated: 03.11.2008 at 12:52