The Transport and Air Quality Committee is scheduled to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming financial year, review the progress of various transport and air quality initiatives, and consider updates on highway maintenance and cycle parking. Key topics include proposed fee revisions, the highway maintenance programme for 2026/27, and plans for expanding bikehangar provision.

Directorate Budget Report 2026/27

The committee will consider the proposed budget for 2026/27, which includes revisions to fees and charges. The report details expected changes due to inflation, government or outside body adjustments, efficiency savings, and income generation. Recommendations include approving the revised charges, with parking charges applying from 06 July 2026, and noting comments on the proposed budget. The report also outlines the detailed budgets by service area, including Highways Operations, Regulatory Services Partnership, Housing Management, Growth and Place Engineering, and Revenue Services.

Q3 Quarterly Monitoring Report

This report provides an overview of the revenue and capital budget management for the third quarter of the financial year. It is recommended that the committee note the current forecast revenue budget position, which indicates an underspend of £411,000, and review the latest position on the approved capital programme. The report details variances by Directorate and service area, highlighting significant factors such as parking income exceeding budget expectations and savings from the street lighting energy efficiency project.

Highway Maintenance Programme for 2026/27

The committee will review the Council's Planned Highway Maintenance Programmes for both footways and carriageways for 2026/27. It is recommended that the committee approves these programmes, notes the list of reserve schemes that could be brought forward if additional funding becomes available, and delegates any subsequent changes to the programme to the Director of Growth and Place following consultation with the Chair. The report details the council's statutory duty to maintain the highway network, the challenges of long-term underinvestment, and the impact of increased funding on the scale of maintenance works. It also outlines the prioritisation process for maintenance based on condition surveys and engineering judgement, and mentions the potential use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) surveys in the future. The report also details planned works on principal 'A', 'B', and 'C' roads, and notes funding secured from the Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for London (TfL).

Bikehangar and Cycle Parking Update

This report provides an update on the borough's cycle parking programme, including cycle parking stands and bikehangars. It requests permission to proceed with consultation on up to 40 additional bikehangar units, including those for cargo bikes. The committee is asked to note the update on cycle parking stands and plans for the next 12 months, as well as the existing provision, usage, and requests for bikehangars. Recommendations include approving the consultation for additional bikehangars and their subsequent installation, subject to consultation outcomes. The report details the strategy for on-street cycle stands and the demand for bikehangars, noting that many existing units are fully occupied with significant waiting lists. It also outlines the proposed consultation process and the costs associated with purchasing and installing bikehangars.

Car Club Developments

The committee will discuss recent developments in the car club market, particularly the withdrawal of Zipcar from the UK, and propose actions to maintain car club provision. Recommendations include noting the benefits of car clubs, acknowledging the reduction in provision, and delegating authority to the Executive Director of Growth and Place to take actions to encourage other accredited operators. These actions include drafting a new Service Level Agreement and waiving car club parking permit prices until April 2027. The committee will also consider repurposing vacant car club bays for other uses, such as cargo bike parking, e-bike/e-scooter bays, bikehangars, non-accredited car sharing schemes, EV charging, or resident parking, following consultation with ward councillors.

Richmond School Streets Update

This report seeks approval to make permanent and amend two Phase 4 Richmond School Streets, and provides updates on Phases 5 and 6 School Streets and the entry treatment programme. The committee will be asked to approve making permanent the St James Catholic Primary School Street and to approve amended operation times for the Sheen Mount Primary School Street. Updates will also be provided on current and upcoming School Street trials and enhancements to existing School Streets. The report details the background, responsibilities, operational hours, monitoring data, and consultation results for the St James Catholic Primary and Sheen Mount Primary School Streets. It also outlines the progress of Phase 5 and Phase 6 School Streets, including new trials at Broomfield House School, Barnes Primary School, Nelson Primary School, St Mary's CE/Copella House, and Orleans Primary School. An update on the enhancement of entry treatments at permanent School Streets is also included.

Committee Work Programme

The committee will consider its Work Programme, which outlines future matters for consideration. Items scheduled for future meetings include reports on e-bike services, the Transport Strategy 2040, the Hampton Court Road cycle and safety scheme, and A310 cycle improvements.