Decision details

Approval to carry out detail design and construction of the measures to improve public transport on the Bradford to Leeds (A647) Bus Priority Corridor.

Further to Minute No. 45, 25^th July 2018, the Director of City Development submitted a report which provided an update on the progress during 2018/19 on the significant schemes and the package development of the Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme. In addition, the report specifically set out the next steps for delivering the Bradford to Leeds A647 Bus Priority Corridor as part of the Programme and which sought related approvals.

Responding to a Member’s specific concerns, officers provided assurances that where any related proposals required Traffic Regulation Orders to be obtained, then they would be subject to the usual statutory processes, including any formal public notice requirements.

With regard to the specific proposals regarding bus lanes and the operation of such lanes, the Board was provided with assurances that prior to any decisions being taken on such matters, Members of any affected Wards would be consulted.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the progress made since April 2016 in developing proposals, together with the subsequent public consultation responses received, be noted;

(b)  That the total expenditure of £9.93m, funded from the existing Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme funding of £9.68m and an injection of £246,222 from S106 Developer Contributions to carry out the detailed design and construction of the Bradford to Leeds A647 Bus Priority Corridor, be approved;

(c)  That it be noted that the Chief Officer for Highways and Transportation is responsible for the implementation of the decisions arising from the submitted report.

(Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 16.5, Councillor A Carter required it to be recorded that he abstained from voting on the decisions referred to within this minute)

Extensive Consultations including the Transport Conversation engagement process in Summer/Autumn 2016, consultations in early 2018 and November / December 2018. These consultations comprised an online consultation portal, public drop in events, outreach to the local community with leaflets and flyers, a comprehensive social media campaign and promotion through partner networks and press coverage.

Area Committees, Leeds Transport Expert Advisory Panel, Stakeholders and the Public through drop in events, social media and website.