To consider Motion G in accordance with Council Rules of Procedure No. 13
Minutes:
MOTION G (2006/07):
Councillors Davies and Rainger, having earlier declared a personal and prejudicial interest withdrew from the proceedings.
It was moved by Councillor Haley and seconded by Councillor Jones that:
"This Council welcomes the current Transport for London campaign to “Share the Road”, supported by a wide range of road user organisations including London Cycle Campaign (LCC), the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), Living Streets, the Motorcycle Industry Association and the Freight Transport Association.
The campaign aims to help the growing trend for cycling to work by encouraging consideration from motorists and cyclists alike to make sure everyone feels safer and more confident on the road, especially those on cycles.
This Council is committed to working to increase cycle use among residents and employees in Haringey, and resolves to support the campaign and promote cycling and considerate road use in the borough through active publicity and as part of its wider commitment to enabling people to use greener transport and to take more exercise."
An amendment to the motion was moved by Councillor Newton and seconded by Councillor Williams proposing :
Add in the last line after ” exercise” ,:
“This council also notes the vital role of pedestrians and walking in promoting greener transport in the borough, and regrets the indiscriminate granting of vehicular crossings without proper regard to the rights of way and safety of pedestrians. This council therefore resolves to always adhere fully to the 4.8 metre house-to-pavement guidance in the granting of vehicular crossovers, to ensure that pedestrians are not forced to compete with road traffic in order to avoid parked vehicles overhanging and obstructing the pavement.
This council adopts a coordinated approach between Council Departments to the granting of such crossovers and resolves to introduce Article 4 directions so that the safety of pedestrians on pavements is assured and the pavements of the borough better protected for use and enjoyment of present and future Haringey citizens.”
The Amendment was then put to the meeting and declared LOST.
The substantive Motion was then put to the meeting and declared unanimously CARRIED.