Minutes of the meeting of the Transport Committee held at 7.45pm on Tuesday, 20 April 2004 at The Institute. Councillor Chambers, Chair, presided over Councillors Blessett and the Clerk. Cllr Blades was also in attendance. No members of the public were present.
011 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE- Cllr Anderson and Cllr Fisk (ex-officio), Cllr Warrick due to a work commitment
013 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The Minutes of the meeting held on 18 March 2004, having previously been circulated, were approved as a true and correct record and signed by the Chair.
014 BUS SHELTERS AND MAINTENANCE
The Clerk was requested to ask the new Maintenance Worker to investigate the removal of the seats at the Thackers Way bus stop in an attempt to stop it being used as an unofficial youth shelter. There had been no further reports of damage to the shelters.
015 REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC CALMING ON EASTGATE
The Committee considered a request for traffic calming on Eastgate. Although the Committee were sympathetic to problems caused by speeding, it was recognised that several areas within Deeping St James were also affected and that it would not be possible to introduce it in all of these places. However it was proposed seconded and agreed that the area should have consideration when the Road Safety Campaign takes place.
016 ARRANGEMENTS FOR UPDATED ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN
It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the Clerk should request the loan of special road safety signs, including one which indicates speed and investigate the costings of cycle paths. It was agreed the summer months would be preferable for the campaign but it was recognised that this would depend on when the equipment can be loaned. The Clerk was also requested to make enquiries regarding the window stickers, promoting the campaign.
017 LOCAL BUS SERVICE
It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the Clerk should write to Stagecoach expressing disappointment in the increase in fares and that the changes to the fares were not given more publicity with the new timetable. The Clerk was also asked to express the Council’s hope that discount passes for retired people would still honoured.
018 DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Due to the forthcoming Road Safety Campaign, it was agreed the Committee should meet again on Tuesday, 18 May 2004 at 7.00pm.
There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 8.45pm.