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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the attached Project Appraisal to install public transport information systems as part of the Fareham-Gosport Bus Quality Partnership, at an estimated cost of £300,000, be approved as follows:

(i) Bus Departure Information System at Gosport Bus Station (£105,000); and

(ii) Real-Time Passenger Information for bus services on the A32 Fareham-Gosport peninsula (£195,000).

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports the following Aims of the Corporate Strategy:

(i) Aim 2 (Stewardship of the Environment) by improving travel choice; and

(ii) Aim 5 (Improving Services) by providing improved information and waiting facilities which are essential in the promotion of public transport services.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Taking no action.

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