Decision details

(i)            to note the outcomes of the transportation assessment and traffic modelling undertaken for the City Centre Masterplan interventions for Broad Street, Schoolhill/Upperkirkgate, Golden Square, Bon Accord Square, Schoolhill Pocket Park, Castlegate and Queen Street;

(ii)          to instruct officers to revoke with immediate effect the temporary traffic order stopping traffic from Virginia Street entering Guild Street and adjust traffic light sequences as necessary;

(iii)         to instruct officers to revoke with immediate effect the temporary traffic order stopping traffic on Broad Street and adjust traffic light sequences as necessary;

(iv)         to instruct officers to engage with Muse with a view to developing detailed designs for the layout of Broad Street, on the basis of:-

(a)        status quo (full vehicle access)

(b)        public transport and bicycle only access

(c)        full pedestrianisation

(v)          to agree that all of the above options be designed with the opportunity for Broad Street to be closed so it may be transformed into an event ready space for special events/occasions - and report back to the Council meeting on 2 March 2016 for approval. All options will be subject to public consultation;

(vi)         to agree that a structured approach to city centre public realm works is required and that full traffic modelling is required for all public realm works identified in the Masterplan before any decision of full/part pedestrianisation is taken by Council; and to instruct officers to report back with traffic modelling, timelines and options to the Council meeting on 2 March 2016; and

(vii)        to agree that all pedestrianisation options go out for full public consultation before final decisions are taken by Council.