Issue - meetings

(Member lead: Cllr J Blake, Director: Alan Reiss)

Resolved:

(a)       That the emerging conclusions from the advanced urban transit market testing be noted.

(b)       That in advance of further capital approval being sought for mass transit development from the Combined Authority in April 2020 (subject to consideration through the Assurance Framework), early preparatory works to plan for mass transit across the Leeds City Region continue to be undertaken.

The Combined Authority considered a report of the Director of Policy, Strategy and Communications on Leeds City Region Mass Transit.

The report provided an update on mass transit, including the emerging conclusions from the advanced mass transit market testing which suggest a mass transit system would likely be comprised of a mixture of technologies including bus, bus rapid transit and light rail.  It was noted more work is continuing on options with district partners and a report would be brought to a future meeting. 

It was noted that the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund submission included a £20 million ‘ask’ for mass transit development funding.  The West Yorkshire Leaders have written to the Prime Minister highlighting mass transit as a key priority for the region and the need for Government’s commitment had been stressed at the recent meeting with the Transport Secretary and Northern Powerhouse Minister.

Members discussed the need for early preparatory works to enable initial development work for mass transit across the Leeds City Region and a report would be brought to the next meeting.

Resolved:

(a)       That the emerging conclusions from the advanced urban transit market testing be noted.

(b)       That in advance of further capital approval being sought for mass transit development from the Combined Authority in April 2020 (subject to consideration through the Assurance Framework), early preparatory works to plan for mass transit across the Leeds City Region continue to be undertaken.