Issue - meetings

Options appraisal for enhanced rail parking and measures to reduce congestion at the rail crossing, Norton

 

 

Meeting: 22/09/2016 - Policy and Resources Committee (Item 21)

21 Rail Service Enhancement and Options for Car Parking and Reduced Congestion - Update

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Minutes:

Considered - Report of the Head of Economy and Infrastructure

 

Decision

 

This Council is deeply concerned that without alleviation measures, the planned increase in railway crossing closures from 2018 in Malton and Norton will cause signification traffic congestion and impede economic growth. To this end, this Council resolves to:

 

- Work with partners to support the commissioning of a feasibility study to investigate ways to reduce traffic congestion at the Malton and Norton level crossing and deliver enhanced facilities to support increased use of rail services. In consultation with the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee, officers may use the New Homes Bonus Reserve to fund the Council's contribution to such a study.

 

- Lobby the Member of Parliament for Thirsk and Malton, Ministers, North Yorkshire County Council, Network Rail, rail operators and other relevant agencies to work urgently to reduce traffic congestion and enhance parking and other passenger facilities before the commencement of new rail services.

 

Voting record

For 8

Abstentions 1