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Decision Maker: Chief Executive Officer GMCA & TfGM
Decision published: 24/03/2020
Effective from: 24/03/2020
Decision:
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Lead officer: Eamonn Boylan
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
That the report be noted.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
1. That the budgets presented to, and approved by GMCA for 2020/21 be noted.
2. That the proposed increase in Bus Station Departure Charges of two pence (2.6%), with effect from April 2020 be approved.
3. That the proposed changes in Local Link and TfGM Schools Weekly pass fares of increases in line with RPI at various dates during 2020/21 as set out in this report be agreed.
4. That the proposed changes to bus stop and shelter closure charges of £50 to £250, stops and that the costs thereafter are increased from £35 to £70 per stop. The costs for revisiting’ a stop are also proposed to increase from £50 to £100 be agreed.
5. That the budget includes a grant of up to £4.6 million for GMATL be noted.
6. That officers from TfGM provide further information in relation to the Mayor’s Franchising Plan directly to Councillor Roy Walker.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
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.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
That the report be noted.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
1. That the report be noted.
2. That officers at TfGM provide a breakdown of crime incidents at each Metrolink station between Newhey and Rochdale since the introduction of the Transport Unit in November 2019 directly to Councillor Phil Burke.
3. That it be noted that GMP would look to develop a community angle to reporting traffic offences, similar to Community Speed Watches in due course.
4. That the presentation slides be circulated to members of the GMTC following the meeting.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
1. That the changes to the commercial network and the proposals not to replace the de-registered commercial services as set out in Annex A of the report be noted.
2. That it be noted that Stagecoach offered to provide patronage data in relation to service X30 directly to Councillor Matt Gwynne.
3. That it be agreed that no action is taken in respect of changes or de-registered commercial services as set out in Annex A of the report.
4. That it be agreed that no action is taken in respect of changes or de-registered commercial services as set out in Annex B of the report.
5. That the proposed changes to general subsidised services set out in Annex C of the report be approved.
6. That the GMTC record it’s thanks to officers for their efforts to ensure there has been no impact or extra cost to TfGM following the retirement of Jim Stones and the replacement of their services in Wigan.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
1. That the Rail Performance Report be noted.
2. That the establishment of the North West Recovery Task Force (NWRTF) to oversee rail improvements be noted.
3. That it be noted that all rail providers were working to deliver their 100 day plan, and would be reporting back to the NWRTF in due course.
4. That it be noted that in May 2020 there would be a timetable change which would see further improvements to the rail network.
5. That it be noted that Northern would provide information on the planned new trains for the Hope Valley/Rose Hill lines directly to Councillor Angie Clark.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
That the Transport Network Performance Report be noted.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
1. That officers at TfGM consult on the pathfinder list of rail station improvements with the GM Transport Committee.
2. That a future report be brought to the GMTC in relation to the statistical outcomes and personal stories following the first six months of the Our Pass scheme.
3. That a future report on GM RAPS (Road Activity Permit Scheme) be considered by the GMTC.
4. That it be noted that the outcomes of the Central Manchester Task Force to review capacity across the train network in the city centre would be available in June 2020.
5. That it be noted that the Mayor would consider how the Cycling and Walking Fund could support the growth of the bus lane network.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
That the GM Transport Committee Work Programme be noted.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
1. That the minutes of the meeting held 21 February be approved as a correct record.
2. That officers at TfGM consider the option of a late service for bus services 163/18 in consultation with Councillor Phil Burke.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
That Councillor Phil Burke declared a personal interest in relation to item 7, Transport Network Performance as an employee of Metrolink.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 13/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision published: 17/03/2020
Effective from: 13/03/2020
Decision:
That it be noted that an extraordinary meeting of the Greater Manchester Transport Committee be arranged to consider a subsidised replacement for bus service 375 and replacement of services currently operated by Manchester Community Transport to ensure continuity of service provision.
Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Waste & Recycling Committee
Made at meeting: 12/03/2020 - Greater Manchester Waste & Recycling Committee
Decision published: 12/03/2020
Effective from: 12/03/2020