5.1.11
Comment
The New Museums Site Development Framework Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
Representation ID: 30632
Received: 16/07/2015
Respondent: Caitlin Alvey
Yes to making pedestrians a priority. Please don't forget people on bikes. You must do something to ease the amount of traffic, or cars will still dominate the space, no matter how pretty it looks.
There is a huge congestion problem here, and unless something is done to tackle the amount of vehicular traffic in the area, 'prettifying' the street won't help pedestrians all that much.
Therefore controlling the level of traffic would be essential.
Be careful that new designs do not force people on bikes to mix with pedestrians or motor vehicles. 'Shared space' does not help anyone. It is dangerous for pedestrians and people riding bikes, and it's an annoyance to car drivers.
Trees jutting out into the road, designed to 'slow' cars, will only force people on bikes into an even smaller space alongside vehicles.
Object
The New Museums Site Development Framework Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
Representation ID: 30722
Received: 04/09/2015
Respondent: Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd (USS)
Agent: Deloitte
Paragarph 5.1.11 proposes changes to the design of the paving and the introduction of trees and a system of controlling traffic queues for the car park during busy periods. Moving forward, USS would resist restrictions on the car parks that will impact upon their operational requirements therefore request that we discuss proosals and potential impacts as they emerge to ensure that USS' requirements are taken into consideration.
USS would resist future restrictions on current operations as a result of any proposals. Due to the proposals set out above and in light of the proximity of Grand Arcade and the exit of car parks on to Corn Exchange Street, USS seek to engage with Cambridge City COuncil to further understand the aspirations for the public realm improvements and any alterations to highways as proposals develop in the future.
See attached document.