Issue details
LOCAL SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT FUND - FUNDING APPLICATION DATE FIRST INCLUDED IN FP: 10 FEBRUARY 2011
Approval is sought for Plymouth Transport and Highways to submit a funding bid to the Department for Transport (DfT) for funding from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). The capital funding sought will be in addition to the allocations already identified by DfT for Plymouth through the Local Transport Plan (LTP) Integrated Block and the funding also provides additional DfT revenue support for ‘smarter choice’ measures. The deadline for the bid to be received by DfT is 18 April 2011.
Plymouth’s bid will include a package of infrastructure measures aimed at encouraging greater uptake of sustainable travel such as walking, cycling and public transport. These infrastructure improvements will be supported by ‘smarter choices’ measures such as Personalised Travel Planning within local communities.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Decision due: 8 March 2011 by Cabinet (on the recommendation of Councillor Wigens)
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Transport
Lead director: Strategic Director for Place
Department: Place
Contact: Philip Heseltine, Head of Transport Strategy E mail: philip.heseltine@plymouth.gov.uk Tel: 01752 307942 mail: philip.heseltine@plymouth,gov.uk Tel: 01752 307942.
Consultation process
Meetings, workshops.
Consultees
Plymouth City Council officers and other external advisors relevant to the project being considered such as health organisations and other key partners.
Making Representations: In writing by 1 March 2011 - (1) Assistant Director for Development and Regeneration (Transport) (2) Councillor Wigens (Cabinet Member)
Information to be considered by the decision makers: Cabinet Report summarising project details, initial costs and timeframes; DfT guidance for LSTF Projects; Responses from consultees.
Documents
- as above for decision makers