Decision details

This report will describe the progress made with the introduction of on-street Real Time Bus Information.  It will also identify impediments to future progress and make recommendations for change.

RESOLVED: (i)         That the developments being made to expand the ITS systems in the City and to continue to improve reliability be noted.

                        (ii)        That the adoption of the VMS messaging principles, as outlined in the report, for incorporation into the forthcoming VMS Messaging Protocol to ensure consistent use of the Variable Message Signs, be approved.

                        (iii)       That the three elements of the ITS Vision be approved as the basis for the development of York’s Intelligent Transport Systems be approved, and that Officers be requested to incorporate into their development plans a performance indicator covering reliability.

(iv) That a further report be presented to Executive in 12 months’ time, with an interim update being circulated to Group Leaders in 6 months’ time.

REASON:      To ensure the continued development of the ITS and to continue to increase its contribution to the delivery of the Council’s LTP objectives.