Decision details

To approve the memorandum of understanding with the unitary authorities, FBC for Portway Park & Ride and metrobus consolidation.

The Combined Authority Committee RESOLVED to AGREE with:

1)     Approval of full business case and funding of £922,216 to deliver the expansion of Portway P&R

2)     Approval of full business case and funding of £1,827,973 to deliver metrobus Consolidation 

3)     Approval of Strategic Outline Case and confirm funding of £500k to deliver the next stage of an Outline Business Case for the Somer Valley to Bristol and Bath Corridor Scheme

4)     Allocation of £100k to commence an Outline Business Case for the A38 South Bristol Sustainable Transport Corridor plus commence Full Business Case for the Bedminster Green section.  Delegation for the approval of a Feasibility and Development Funding application to the Combined Authority Chief Executive in consultation with the Chief Executives of the constituent Councils.

5)     To ensure appropriate capacity building to carry out the intelligent client function to deliver the CRSTS, including the effective delivery of relevant statutory functions.  It is recommended to allocate £450k for financial year 22/3 from the CRSTS funding for capacity building within the UAs, and a further £450k cash flow from CRSTS project allocations for the initial year of the programme.  It is recommended that approval of a Feasibility and Development Funding Application for Mobilisation to delegated to the West of England CEOs in consultation with the Chief Executives of the constituent Councils.

The Combined Authority Committee approved the submission of a Strategic Outline Business Case in support of our City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS).

As per report.