Public Rights of Way Report - Chiltern Evergreen3

Name:Tubbs LaneOS Grid Ref: SP 59059 22430Railway Ref.:Type:Function:Usage:Proposal:Alternativesconsidered andreasons for dismissal:OXD 19m 14chPublic FootpathLinks residential area to town centre, public open space and nursery.Well used by members of the public including significant numbers with pushchairs and young children.Close crossing and provide footbridge at crossing site.1. Retain and upgrade crossing – not acceptable due to volume of pedestrian and train movements over crossing.2. Close crossing and right of way without replacement – not acceptable due high usage.3. Close crossing and divert right of way via alternative crossing point – not acceptable due to high usage and inconvenience ofroute via alternative crossing point (London Road).Key considerations in determining proposal:4. Close crossing and provide bridge at alternative location – no suitable alternative location available.5. Close crossing and divert right of way via new subway – not desirable due to perceived security and ambience issuesassociated with subways and because of flooding risk necessitating installation and maintenance of pumped drainage system.Railway engineeringand operations:Land and property:Planning:Ecology:Crossing located on curve - relatively poor visibility of approaching trains. Use of train horns within built up area as additionalmitigation undesirable. Bridge is preferred option on safety grounds, especially in view of volume and type of use. Stream crossesrailway in culvert close to crossing site.Crossing located adjacent to residential properties. Impact of any bridge structure needs to be mitigated. Areas of third party landrequired for bridge structure. Possible impact on public open space.Due to proximity of housing to crossing site, footbridge on same site would overlook adjacent residential properties.Gavray Drive Meadows 500m to east - a bridge is unlikely to directly or indirectly impact. Adjacent stream examined anddeterrmined that a bridge would not have an adverse impact.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CHILTERN RAILWAYSA1