Decision details

1.  That the current position, recent progress and key milestones on the transport infrastructure pipeline be noted.

2.  That the CRSTS releases as approved by the GMCA Group Chief Executive under delegated authority be noted.

3.  That the drawdown of CRSTS funding and associated scheme progression be approved as follows:

·       Bus Pinch Points and Maintenance: £1.0m;

·       Sale West to North Altrincham Network Improvements (SCOOT Upgrades, Firsway Crossing and Bus Stop Upgrades): £0.6m and Final Business Case;

·       High Speed / Northern Powerhouse Rail: £1.31m;

·       Integrated Measures Customer Travel Information Digital Improvements: £5.3m and Final Business Case;

4.  That drawdown of £4.444m capital funding and Final Business Case for the Salford Central Enhancements scheme be approved.

5.  That the drawdown of £3.83m for GM’s Active Travel Fund (ATF) Tranche 4 Extension subject to this award being added to the GMCA Capital Programme.

6.  That the drawdown of Active Travel programme funding be approved as follows:

·     Bury Fishpool Phase 2: £3.83m (CRSTS funding through the MCF programme);

·     Bury Pimhole: £1.91m (CRSTS funding through the MCF programme);

7.  That the MCF scheme budget variations for Bury Council be agreed as set out in sections 6.7 & 6.8; and

8.  That the allocation of Capability Fund, Tranche 4, (Revenue Grant) as set out in sections 6.9 & 6.10 be approved.