Agenda item

(Lead Member: Cllr S Hinchcliffe, Director: Melanie Corcoran)

Resolved:

With respect to the Combined Services and Assets Database (CoSA) Replacement, the Combined Authority approved that:

(i) The Combined Services and Assets Database (CoSA) Replacement scheme proceeds through decision point 1 (strategic assessment) and work commences on activity 2 to 4 (business justification case).

(ii) An indicative approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £615,000. The total scheme value is £615,000.

(iii) Development costs of £50,000 are approved for development of the

business justification case.

(iv) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outline in this report and any change requests are delegated to the Transport Committee, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.

With respect to the TCF - Bradford City Centre Cycling and Walking improvements, the Combined Authority approved that:

(i) The TCF Bradford City Centre Cycling and Walking Improvements scheme proceeds through decision point 3 (outline business case) and work commences on activity 4 (full business case).

(ii) An indicative approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £43,166,000. The total scheme value is £43,266,000.

(iii) Approval to an additional £3,741,000 of development costs is given, taking the total approval to £5,893,500.

(iv) The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Bradford Council for expenditure of up to £5,893,500.

(v) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances set out in this report.

Members received a report from the Director of Transport Policy and Delivery on the progression of, and approval of funding for schemes.

Combined Services and Assets Database Replacement

Officers introduced the Combined Services and Assets (CoSA) Database Replacement, which will support sustainable transport by replacing the current IT  system and allowing for better management of bus service data.

Members questioned if the new system will resolve ongoing issues with the real-time information screens at bus stops, which would improve commuters’ confidence in buses. Officers responded that it is not a direct resolution but will pave the way towards improvements to the information screens. Separate conversations are being had with operators about how the data used by the real-time information boards can be made more reliable.

TCF - Bradford City Centre Cycling and Walking Improvements

Officers introduced the scheme which is designed to remove traffic in Bradford City Centre, thereby making walking and cycling easier. New public spaces, seating, and artwork will be introduced to improve the area, and new bus hubs, cycle tracks, and pedestrian crossings. Delivery is targeted before the Bradford City of Culture commences.

Members raised concerns regarding disruption to the city centre. Members acknowledged there may be disruption, but the works will ultimately make it more accessible. Officers added that the cost to benefit ratio for the scheme is high when assessed with the Department for Transport criteria, and should bring higher value to Bradford city centre as a destination upon completion.

Resolved:

With respect to the Combined Services and Assets Database (CoSA) Replacement, the Combined Authority approved that:

(i) The Combined Services and Assets Database (CoSA) Replacement scheme proceeds through decision point 1 (strategic assessment) and work commences on activity 2 to 4 (business justification case).

(ii) An indicative approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £615,000. The total scheme value is £615,000.

(iii) Development costs of £50,000 are approved for development of the

business justification case.

(iv) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outline in this report and any change requests are delegated to the Transport Committee, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.

With respect to the TCF - Bradford City Centre Cycling and Walking improvements, the Combined Authority approved that:

(i) The TCF Bradford City Centre Cycling and Walking Improvements scheme proceeds through decision point 3 (outline business case) and work commences on activity 4 (full business case).

(ii) An indicative approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £43,166,000. The total scheme value is £43,266,000.

(iii) Approval to an additional £3,741,000 of development costs is given, taking the total approval to £5,893,500.

(iv) The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Bradford Council for expenditure of up to £5,893,500.

(v) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances set out in this report.