Purpose

To approve adoption of the Corby Local Walking
and Cycling Infrastructure Plan

Content

RESOLVED
 
KEY
DECISION
 

That
the Executive:
 

a)     
Noted the findings of the public consultation
analysis for the Corby Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure
Plan (LCWIP) which forms Appendix B of this
report;

b)     
Approved and adopted the Corby LCWIP which forms
Appendix A of this report as a Council policy
document;
 

c)     
Agreed the prioritisation of routes within the Corby
LCWIP, subject to funding being available, forms the basis of work
to develop preliminary designs for the routes to inform future
funding bids.
 
 

Reason for Recommendations – Local Cycling and Walking
Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) are the recommended Department for
Transport approach for planning and co-ordinating provision for
active travel modes. They provide a strategic and planned approach
for short- and long-term provision for cycling and walking within
the local area.
 
The
Corby LCWIP has been developed to enable the Council to:
 

·      
Identify prioritised cycling and walking
infrastructure improvements for future investment;

·      
Ensure that consideration is given to cycling and
walking within both local planning and transport policies and
strategies; and

·      
Make the case for future funding for walking and
cycling infrastructure.
 

Alternative Options Considered –
While it would be possible to develop an LCWIP based on a different
methodology to that contained in Government guidance on LCWIPs,
this is not recommended as it would mean that the Council was less
likely to secure Government funding. However, should alternative
funding (such as S106) become available for particular corridors, it would be possible to
progress lower priority schemes on that basis.