The design of new highways schemes are independently reviewed to ensure that the layouts proposed are the safest possible. Reviews have been completed for the new sites at Askham Bar and Poppleton Bar.
Askham Bar layout - click to enlarge
The results will be considered at a Council “decision” meeting on 19th November. http://tinyurl.com/York-P-R-19th-Nov
Issues identified included:
• Parking of camper vans
• Speed limits
• Landscaping requirements
• Provision of internal zebra crossings
• Highway markings (Askham bar)
• Installation of rising bollard to protect bus lane (Askham bar)
• Route of shared pedestrian/cycle path (Askham bar)
Copies of the new layouts can be found on the Councils web site