Agenda item

7.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report seeking Cabinet Member approval to implement the scheme to improve the bus/tram interchange at Malin Bridge by providing a permanent stop and terminus point for the Supertram Link bus service adjacent to the Malin Bridge tram stop and terminus.

7.2

RESOLVED: That the scheme be implemented to improve interchange between bus and tram at Malin Bridge by providing a permanent stop and terminus point for the Supertram Link bus service adjacent to the Malin Bridge tram stop and terminus.

7.3

Reasons for Decision

7.3.1

The proposal is the best location for interchange between bus and tram at Malin Bridge. It will provide convenient, accessible and safe interchange between the Supertram Link bus service and the tram, as well as with the other bus services that use this bus stop. The impact on traffic of the existing temporary bus stop will be removed. The new location will be monitored and reviewed to see what, if any, impact the new provision has on local traffic management.

7.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

7.4.1

Several different locations for a permanent solution have been investigated since 2010. These have included the service road and the Park and Rode, as well as various locations around the gyratory, including the extension of the existing bus layby adjacent to the tram stop to allow the bus to stop within it and wait time. There are pros and cons to all of these locations and these were discussed between officers and Local Members. Following that, it was agreed to progress to public consultation on extending the existing bus layby adjacent to the tram stop. The other alternative option would be to do nothing and leave the existing bus stop in the existing ‘temporary’ location but this does impact on traffic management and congestion around this gyratory, as well as local residents.

7.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

7.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

7.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

7.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

7.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report seeking Cabinet Member approval to implement the scheme to improve the bus/tram interchange at Malin Bridge by providing a permanent stop and terminus point for the Supertram Link bus service adjacent to the Malin Bridge tram stop and terminus.

7.2

RESOLVED: That the scheme be implemented to improve interchange between bus and tram at Malin Bridge by providing a permanent stop and terminus point for the Supertram Link bus service adjacent to the Malin Bridge tram stop and terminus.

7.3

Reasons for Decision

7.3.1

The proposal is the best location for interchange between bus and tram at Malin Bridge. It will provide convenient, accessible and safe interchange between the Supertram Link bus service and the tram, as well as with the other bus services that use this bus stop. The impact on traffic of the existing temporary bus stop will be removed. The new location will be monitored and reviewed to see what, if any, impact the new provision has on local traffic management.

7.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

7.4.1

Several different locations for a permanent solution have been investigated since 2010. These have included the service road and the Park and Rode, as well as various locations around the gyratory, including the extension of the existing bus layby adjacent to the tram stop to allow the bus to stop within it and wait time. There are pros and cons to all of these locations and these were discussed between officers and Local Members. Following that, it was agreed to progress to public consultation on extending the existing bus layby adjacent to the tram stop. The other alternative option would be to do nothing and leave the existing bus stop in the existing ‘temporary’ location but this does impact on traffic management and congestion around this gyratory, as well as local residents.