To receive a presentation by Susy Shearer on the above titled item.

 Susy Shearer presented the above titled item. A summary document was handed out to all members of the forum. It was noted that updates from the Urban Design Group and that this presentation was based upon the importance of walking and cycling as mainstreamed priorities. Members of the forum were reminded that the Department for Transport had produced local cycling and walking implementation plan guidance. It was noted that Transport for London and many London boroughs were looking or had already set their cycling and walking priorities. Initiatives such as safer road spaces and road improvements had been carried out along with dedicated quiet routes. Susy outlined that Local Authority decision makers, planners and architects could work together to provide better design guidance and advice. It was stressed that not all Local authorities were statutorily bound to have a Local Cycling and Walking Implementation Plan, however it was good to have a holistic approach to the scope of design and future planning.

It was outlined that by creating network plans and prioritised zones for investment with analysis that this would help in identifying key improvements. At the conclusion of the verbal report, members discussed whether there was an opportunity to expand the cycle forum to other forms of activities, such as walking. Gordon Oliver highlighted that the Local Transportation Plan for the borough included all forms of transportation activities but that this had not been updated since 2012. The Chair informed the forum that various committee meetings, such as the Local Access Forum also looked at issues and priorities for walking and accessibility. Susy Shearer discussed concerns around air pollution and that quiet routes could be used as a good walking route. Councillor Beer highlighted pedestrian access in the towns was considered at Town Forums and that there had been issues with looking at cycling issues in the past. Members agreed that there was a need to look at ways to engage cyclists and walkers and ways in which they could encapsulate their opinions and views

To receive a presentation by Susy Shearer on the above titled item.