Issue - decisions

RESOLVED:             That the Executive Member notes the contents of this report and:

i) Agrees to the commissioning of transport surveys to take place in autumn 2010 and spring 2011 and the refresh and update of the model.

ii) Authorise the proposed upgrade to the software platform with model validation and calibration late in 2010 and delivery of the new model in spring 2011.

REASON:                  To ensure that the model remains ‘fit for purpose’ and can be brought back ‘in-house’ to provide improved outputs.