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Major Roads Report

Meeting: 24/11/2021 - Transport for the North Board (Item 8)

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To present for approval the update Major Roads Report.

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Minutes:

8.1          Members received the Major Roads Report from the Major Roads Strategy Manager who highlighted the key aspects of the report before taking questions and comments. 

8.2          Members discussed the issues of active travel and freight, noting that these illustrated the key role that roads have to play in supporting the North.

8.3          Mayor Driscoll highlighted the importance of the road network and particularly how vital it is for people of limited mobility.  On the issue of improving congestion, he suggested that road schemes need to be viewed from the perspective of how they can be improved to support local bus services.

8.4          Cllr Riley commented on pricing policy on public transport and how this impacts on the decision making of the public when choosing their mode of travel.

Resolved:

1)   That the Board approves the publication of the Major Roads Report;

2)   That the Board notes the comments of the Scrutiny Committee and the question raised by Mr. Rae.