Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Environment

14 September 2004

Bus Priority Policy

Report of the Director of Environment

Item 8

Contact: Jon Foley, ext 7559 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

    That the Bus Priority Policy Document as attached to this report be approved.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 2 of the Corporate Strategy (Stewardship of the Environment) by seeking to develop a policy where buses, taxis and bicycles are provided with priority over other traffic to increase the relative attractiveness of these modes; and Aim 4 (Building Safe and Strong Communities) by improving accessibility for people by bus.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 A Bus Priority Policy is required to ensure consistency of application of such facilities throughout the county, and the option of not preparing such a policy has therefore been considered and rejected.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

    6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor K B Estlin