Despite lodging comments arguing against the proposal, ministers relented and supported Deputy Carolyn Labey’s proposition – their second U-turn of the Business Plan 2010 debate, following the agreement to back plans for extra funding for adult respite care.
Deputy Labey said that the cycle track would be good for Islanders’ health and would help reduce commuter traffic, besides being good for visitors and children. She said it was an accepted part of several States policies, including the Integrated Travel Plan, Safe Routes to Schools, Keeping Jersey Special and the Rural Strategy – but that ministers had nevertheless refused to fund it.
There was opposition from the Constables of Grouville and St Saviour and Transport Minister Mike Jackson, with the final vote, 41 to two with two abstentions.
