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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the attached Project Appraisal to carry out the second stage of bus infrastructure improvements along Service 6 in the Farnborough area and to provide new bus shelters, install Real-Time Passenger Information at key stops and two electronic information kiosks, at an estimated cost of £100,000, be approved.

2. Reason

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

(i) Aim 1 (Maximising Life Opportunities) by improving access to services, education and employment;

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

(iii) Aim 3 (Achieving Economic Prosperity) by improving access to business, shopping and employment;

(iv) Aim 4 (Building Strong and Safe Communities) by providing a safe environment for passengers to wait for their local bus; and

(v) Aim 5 (Improving Services) by providing an enhanced waiting facility and improved bus stop information which are both essential issues to encourage people to use passenger transport.

2.2 To work with Stagecoach bus company and Rushmoor Borough Council to provide a reliable, accessible, quality alternative to the private car by improving the bus infrastructure and information along route 6.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Not completing the project.

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 J K Glen

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