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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the attached Project Appraisal for infrastructure improvements to enhance route 123 between Lymington and the county boundary at Barton-on-Sea, 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 enhanced waiting facilities and improved bus stop information which are both essential issues to encourage people to use public transport.

2.2 To work with the Wilts & Dorset bus company to provide a reliable, accessible and realistic alternative to the private car by improving the quality of the bus infrastructure and information along a key route in the south-west of the county.

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 J K Glen

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