Issue - meetings

(Member lead: Cllr K Wakefield, Author: Rob Norreys)

Resolved –

(i)    That the Transport Strategy, which sets outthe high level vision and policy aspirations for the transport system over the next 20 years be adopted.

(ii)    That a decision on the final appearance andany minor amendments of the Transport Strategy for publication be delegated to WYCA’s Managing Director in consultation with the Chair of the Transport Committee.

The Authority considered a report of the Director of Policy, Strategy & Communications which sought WYCA’s approval to adopt the West Yorkshire Transport Strategy.

A copy of the document, which set out the high level vision and policy aspirations for the transport system over the next 20 years had been circulated to members and could be viewed online via http://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/transport-strategy/. 

Members expressed their concerns regarding the disparity of transport investment between the north and south of the country.  It was recognised that all transport systems were in need of improvement as transport was a key driver for inclusive growth and the benefits an ambitious devolution deal would bring to the City Region were noted.  Members discussed the current under-investment in respect of existing assets including highways maintenance and also for the development of new technologies/systems eg. ticketing and taxis.

Resolved:

(i)         That the Transport Strategy, which sets out the high level vision and policy aspirations for the transport system over the next 20 years be adopted.

(ii)        That a decision on the final appearance and any minor amendments of the Transport Strategy for publication be delegated to WYCA’s Managing Director in consultation with the Chair of the Transport Committee.

(iii)       That a progress report be prepared for a future meeting.