Decision details

Our Place and Environment: Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) – Pokesdown and Southbourne

Decision Maker: Transportation Advisory Group, Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To inform Councillors of the outputs of public consultation regarding proposed measures to improve journey times on public transport through Pokesdown and Southbourne. Cabinet decision required following advertisement of Traffic Regulation Orders.

Decision:

RESOLVED that Cabinet approved that the scheme (as per Appendix A) is delivered as proposed.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holders: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

 Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations

Reasons

Feedback from the public consultation was fully considered. It is recommended that the scheme is delivered as proposed.

The recommended scheme shall:

·               improve reliability for bus passengers

·               reduce overall journey times for all road users

·               reduce congestion and emissions

·               improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians

·               safeguard limited wait parking for local businesses whilst balancing the needs of local residents

 

Report author: Richard Pincroft

Publication date: 20/06/2025

Date of decision: 18/06/2025

Decided at meeting: 18/06/2025 - Cabinet

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