Issue - decisions

Towards the Bee Network - Network Review and Market Renewal

28/06/2022 - Towards the Bee Network - Network Review, Market Renewal and Bus Service Improvement Plan

1.            That the challenges and opportunities facing the public transport network and the conditions and details for the Market Renewal programme of work, as set out in the report, be noted.

 

2.            That the development of a Network Review as a condition of recovery funding from the Department for Transport be noted.

 

3.            That approval for the submission of the draft Network Review to the Department for Transport by 30 June be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM, in consultation with the Mayor of Greater Manchester.

 

4.            That the indicative award of £94.8 million for the Bus Service Improvement Plan and the proposal to initially use these funds for bus fare reductions in response to the cost of living crisis be noted.

 

5.            That the plan for lower bus fares via maximum £2 single fares (£1 for children), with a maximum £5 day ticket, from September subject to agreement with Government and bus operators be noted.

 

6.            That approval for the submission of the draft Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Delivery Plan to the Department for Transport by 30 June be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM, in consultation with the Mayor of Greater Manchester.

 

7.            That it be agreed that the GMCA will receive regular reports on the Network Review and Market Renewal programme in future meetings, including the medium term funding strategy.