Decisions

1. That the proposed work programme for the GM Transport Committee and its Sub Committees be noted.
2. That the GM Transport Committee receive a future report on GM WRAPS (Road Activity Permit Scheme) to ensure its effectiveness in managing roadworks across the sub region and identify any area for improvements.

1. That the verbal updates presented by bus operators be noted, especially in relation to the uncertainties regarding the Bus Recovery Grant post April 2022, increase of anti-social behaviour incidents, supply chain delays for parts such as glass windows, the challenge of 112 days’ notice for proposed service changes, the impact to service levels as a result of driver shortages and the increasing levels of congestion resulting in significant variations on journey times.
2. That it be noted that on average bus operators were now undertaking 97% of pre-covid mileage and recording patronage levels of 82% compared to pre-covid levels.
3. That it be noted that operators reported retrofitting and fleet upgrading activity was on target, to ensure all vehicles were Euro 6 compliant as per the requirements for the Clean Air Zone by May 2022.
4. That Members of the Committee be urged to write to the relevant decision maker whether that be the Chair of the Transport Committee and Mayor or Greater Manchester regarding significant issues and where appropriate, propose a formal motion to their own Local Authority for further support.
5. That bus operators be invited to share details of travel incentives or promotions with the Chair of the Committee so these can be shared with Members and promoted further via their networks.
6. That it be noted that TravelSafe events would be taking place in Media City (2 December) and Wigan (8 December) should any Member or transport operator wish to be engaged.
7. That all operators be invited to submit their process for reporting/dealing with anti-social behaviour incidents (via One Bus) to the Chair of the GM Transport Committee to review with colleagues at GMP and TfGM.

That, under section 100 (A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public should be excluded from the meeting for the following items on business on the grounds that this involved the likely disclosure of exempt information, as set out in the relevant paragraphs of Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

That it be noted that the next meeting of the Bus Services Sub Committee would be held on the 21 January 2022.

That the minutes of the GM Transport Bus Services Sub Committee meeting held 1 October 2021 be approved as a correct record.

There were no declarations of interest.

That it be noted that there had been a request from Cllr Meller regarding the 307/308 service, officers agreed to go back directly to him with further details.

That apologies be noted and received from Councillor David Meller, Councillor Nathan Evans and Councillor Barry Warner. 

There were no Chair’s announcements or items of urgent business.

1. That the report be noted.
2. That on behalf of the Committee, appreciation and recognition of the ongoing targeted partnership work to tackle crime and Anti-Social Behaviour across the network, in particular the Oldham/Rochdale line be received.
3. That further investigation and consideration be provided to the publication of convictions for matters relating to crime and ASB across the Metrolink network.
4. That the breakdown of patronage across the network on a line-by-line basis continue to be received and that further information to clarify the number of carriages used for journeys across Oldham/Rochdale line be provided by TfGM to Councillor Norman Briggs (Oldham Council).
5. That information relating to face covering compliance across the network be included in future updates to the Committee if available.

There were no declarations received in relation to any item on the agenda.

That apologies be noted and received from Councillor Andrew Western (GMCA), Mark Angelucci (TfGM), Guillaume Chanussot (Keolis Amey) Victoria Mercer (TfGM) and Caroline Whittam (TfGM).

That the update be noted.

That the proposed work programme for the GM Transport Committee and its Sub Committees be noted.

That the report be noted.

That the minutes of the GM Transport Metrolink & Rail Sub Committee meeting held 17 September 2021 be approved as a correct record.

1. That the update be noted.
2. That it be noted that thirty out of ninety train stations across GM were currently without a station adopter scheme and members of the Committee be encouraged to signpost any suitable community groups to Northern to become station adopters.
3. That Northern provide further consideration to the re-introduction of Sunday services to and from Rose Hill train station in future timetable changes should there be a clear achievable balance between demand/resource and cost effectiveness.
4. That further assurance be requested from the Committee and sought by TfGM from Network Rail on behalf of passengers requiring support at Piccadilly Train station on final train cancellations.
5. That it be noted that Northern had received direct customer complaints in relation to last train cancellations and the subsequent approach of station staff at Piccadilly and it be agreed that Councillor Emma Taylor (Manchester) to provide direct complaint details to Chris Jackson (Northern) to ensure the significant issue was investigated further and direct feedback provided to customers.
6. That TPE provide further consideration to the suggestion by Councillor Clarke (Stockport) to the possibility of Anglo/Scottish services to Glasgow and Edinburgh stopping more regularly at Carstairs station.
7. That future timetable changes by TPE take into consideration the request raised by Councillor Haslam (Bolton) for all services between Manchester airport to Glasgow and Edinburgh to stop at Bolton train station should there be adequate capacity.

That the update provided by TfGM on behalf of KAM as part of the Metrolink Service Performance report be noted.

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