Agenda and decisions

Bee Network Committee - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 2.00 pm

Venue: The Tootal Buildings - Broadhurst House , 1st Floor, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EU. View directions

Contact: Ninoshka Martins  Email: ninoshka.martins@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies

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Decision:

Apologies were received and noted from Mayor Andy Burnham, Councillor Hamid Khurram (Bolton), Councillor Phil Burke (Rochdale), Councillor Mike McCusker (Salford) & Mayor Paul Dennett (Salford).

2.

Declarations of Interest pdf icon PDF 106 KB

To receive declarations of interest in any item for discussion at the meeting. A blank form for declaring interests has been circulated with the agenda; please ensure that this is returned to the Governance & Scrutiny Officer 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

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Decision:

There were none.

3.

Chair's Announcements and Urgent Business

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Decision:

1.  That the update on the £66m of Bus Funding awarded to Greater Manchester from the Government following the autumn budget be received.

2.  That the feedback provided on the recent Bee Network Safety Summit be received.

3.  That it be noted that the consultation process on the GM School Travel Strategy was now live.

4.

Minutes of the Meeting Held on 24 October 2024 pdf icon PDF 202 KB

To consider the approval of the minutes of the meeting held on 24 October 2024.

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Decision:

That the minutes of the meeting of 24 October 2024 be agreed as a true and correct record.

5.

Highways Network Management pdf icon PDF 601 KB

A report of Peter Boulton, Network Director Highways, TfGM.

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Decision:

1.   That the contents of the report be noted.

2.   That a review of the GM Highways Protocols as identified at Section 3.6 be endorsed.

3.   That it be noted that the draft Local Transport Plan, due to be published in 2025, will build on the GM Streets for All approach, requiring change in how we plan, configure and manage our Highway Network to encourage, and provide for, more people to travel by sustainable modes - walking, wheel, cycling and bus, in line with our Transport Vision and Right Mix ambition. 

4.  That consideration be given to a session between Bee Network Committee members and utility company representatives to establish a best way forward on highways works.

6.

GM Reported Road Casualties 2023 & Road Safety Update pdf icon PDF 964 KB

A report of Peter Boulton, Network Director Highways, TfGM

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Decision:

1.  That the contents of the report be noted.

 

7.

Vision Zero Strategy & Action Plan pdf icon PDF 304 KB

A report of Peter Boulton, Network Director Highways, TfGM

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Decision:

1.    That the contents of the report be noted.

2.    That the final Vision Zero Strategy and Action Plan and the formal adoption of a Vision Zero ambition for GM, where no one will suffer death or life changing injuries on our roads be endorsed by the Committee.

3.    That there be commitment to a programme of interventions in the form of regular written submissions to government following the formal adoption of the Vision Zero Strategy.

4.    That endorsement will be sought directly from the Committee before the sending of each written submission.

5.    That the first of these submissions will focus on petitioning government for a change to existing speed camera criteria.

6.    That the thanks of the Committee be recorded to the family of Frankie Jules-Hough for their bravery and support on the Vision Zero Strategy.

7.    That thanks be recorded to all first responders at road traffic accidents for their admirable dedication to what was an extremely emotionally demanding job.

8.

Transport Infrastructure Pipeline pdf icon PDF 597 KB

A report to be presented by Chris Barnes, Network Infrastructure Director, TfGM

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Decision:

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

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

   Improving Journeys: £1.0m to include:

o   Rochdale-Oldham-Ashton QBT (Tameside elements): £0.4m

o   Early Interventions CCTV / ATCs: £0.4m and Full Business Case;

o   Ashton – Stockport QBT: £0.2m;

   Development of Long-Term Rapid Transit Options – Transit-Oriented Development at Bury Interchange: £1.55m; and

   Bury Radcliffe Central Phase 1 MCF scheme: £0.65m.

9.

Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Bee Network Committee will be held on Thursday 12th December 2024.

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Decision:

That the next meeting of the Bee Network Committee will be held on Thursday 12th December 2024.