St. Ouen's Village: Pedestrian Safety Improvements

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A decision made 28 June 2019:

Decision Reference: MD-T-2019-0032
Decision Summary Title :	St Ouen’s Village Improvements		Date of Decision Summary:	24 June 2019
Decision Summary Author:	Assistant Engineer Transport Policy		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	St Ouen’s Village Improvements		Date of Written Report:	24 June 2019
Written Report Author:	Assistant Engineer Transport Policy		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: St Ouen’s Village Improvements
Decision(s): The Minister approved the proposed works to remove the existing pelican crossing and replace with a zebra crossing incorporating a central island to the north of the existing crossing, and to remove bus lay-bys and widen footways.
Reason(s) for Decision: To improve pedestrian safety and the public realm in La Route de Vinchelez, in accordance with the Government of Jersey Strategic Plan.
Resource Implications: GHE officer time. Funding will be available from the Department’s Sustainable Transport programme.
Action required: Detailed design by Highways team of enabling works and crossing.
Signature:		Position: Minister for Infrastructure
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):