To seek approval to proceed with proposals for an upgrade of an existing traffic signal junction on A560 Shaftesbury Avenue at its junction with Aimson Road East, Timperley.

1.    That the content of the report be noted.

2.    That the proposals for the junction, as set out in the report, be progressed to detailed design and subject to no significant design amendments, then be proceeded to delivery.

To progress the proposals for the junction of A560 Shaftesbury Avenue and Aimson Road East into detailed design stage and subject to no significant design amendments, proceed to delivery following the consultation while taking the viewpoints of the public to refine the scheme where applicable. 

The proposals align with Trafford Council’s Corporate Plan, improves pedestrian and cycle facilities at the junction and have general support from the local community.

An alternative layout which could be considered includes upgrading the junction to include two stage bicycle turn. This involves cyclists proceeding on a green light with traffic and then waiting in a pocket within the junction to join the green light for the perpendicular traffic. This particular layout has been used in cities such as London, however, it leaves cyclists in a vulnerable position within the junction, while it would require extensive training and guidance within the local community for people to understand how to use them.  A CYCLOPS junction such as the one proposed, protects pedestrians and cyclists throughout the junction, and is easier to navigate.

None.