Decision details

Bus Lane and Bus Gate Enforcement in York

Decision Maker: Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport

Decision status: Decision Made

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Purpose of Report: To propose how enforcement of bus lanes in York can be taken forward to reduce the number of unauthorised vehicles in bus-only areas, using automatic number plate recognition cameras.

The Executive Member will be asked to approve recommendations as outlined by officers.

 

This item has been deferred from 17 August to 14 September 2017 to allow impact analysis of the proposals to be undertaken before making recommendations.

Decision:

Resolved: 

That the following be approved:

 

(i)           Continuing development of the approach set out in the report.

(ii)          Development of Bus Lane Enforcement schemes at Foss Islands Road Retail Park and Shipton Road by Rawcliffe Bar park and ride with delivery subject to further approval where necessary.

(iii)        Delivery of measures to enhance the visibility of the restricted bus only area at the station.

(iv)        Investigation of the operation of the remaining Bus Lanes in the city.

 

Reason:

 

This will allow bus lane enforcement policy in York to be developed to best benefit bus services, in a measured and accountable way, and mitigates any risks from the failure of individual schemes

 

Report author: Julian Ridge

Publication date: 14/09/2017

Date of decision: 14/09/2017

Decided at meeting: 14/09/2017 - Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport

Effective from: 19/09/2017

Accompanying Documents:

 

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