Decision details

Kirklees Transport Model Update (PMO Code: WYTF-PA4-056)

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To enable delivery of an updated Transport Model for Kirklees to plan for a range of major new transport improvements in the area. The model suite will incorporate variable demand, highways model and public transport models to support the development, appraisal, delivery and evaluation of Kirklees’ West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund schemes.

Decision:

• To approve that the Kirklees Transport Model Update project proceeds through decision point 5 of the Combined Authority’s assurance process and work commences on activity 6 (delivery).
• To give approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £167,000, to be funded from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund, towards a total project value of £334,000 with the remaining £167,000 will be funded by Kirklees Council.
• To approve that the Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Kirklees Council for expenditure of up to £167,000 from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund.

Alternative options considered:

None

Publication date: 04/10/2019

Date of decision: 27/09/2019