Decision details

Advanced Bus Stops Programme Full Project Approval

Decision Maker: Chief Executive, West of England Combined Authority

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

At the Combined Authority Committee in September 2022 the approval for the Full Business Case and the award of up to £5m was delegated to the Director of Infrastructure of the Combined Authority in consultation with the other Directors of Infrastructure within the constituent Councils. At the West of England Directors Meeting in October 2022 the Full Business Case for the Advanced Bus Stops Programme was approved.

 

This project will provide 10 new bus shelters and real-time passenger information units to provide an improved customer experience, aiming to align with the Combined Authority’s transport strategy and encourage bus travel.

 

Decision:

Final CEO approval of the Full Business Case for the Advanced Bus Stop Programme and the award of £577k from the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) to deliver 10 new bus stops in Bath and Thornbury. 

 

Reasons for the decision:

At the Combined Authority Committee in September 2022 the approval for the Full Business Case and the award of up to £5m was delegated to the Director of Infrastructure of the Combined Authority in consultation with the other Directors of Infrastructure within the constituent Councils. At the West of England Directors Meeting in October 2022 the Full Business Case for the Advanced Bus Stops Programme was approved.

 

This project will provide 10 new bus shelters and real-time passenger information units to provide an improved customer experience, aiming to align with the Combined Authority’s transport strategy and encourage bus travel.

 

Alternative options considered:

No other options were considered given the specific delegation in place.

Publication date: 17/11/2022

Date of decision: 27/10/2022

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