Decision details

The Barnsley Hotspots 24/25 project aims to implement small-scale interventions within the bus network to eliminate delay points and enhance passenger satisfaction.

By collaborating with stakeholders such as South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC), and local bus operators, the project seeks to identify problematic areas on the bus routes and develop effective, targeted solutions.
The goal is to improve the reliability and efficiency of bus services, ensuring a better travel experience for passengers.

By addressing delay points and enhancing the efficiency of the bus network, the Barnsley Hotspots 24/25 project will contribute to a better travel experience for passengers and support the overall improvement of public transport in the region.

TROs are legal documents that restrict or prohibit the use of the highway network, in line with The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

They help to manage the highway network for all road users, including pedestrians and they aim to improve road safety and access to facilities.
The current estimate for the works is therefore £75,000 and this is currently within the LNCT allowance for this year.

A typical TRO process includes the following:
• Feasibility and priority assessment consideration
• Proposed scheme design
• Informal consultation (21 days minimum for comments to be received)
• Consideration of all comments received
• Amendments and preparation for statutory processes
• Statutory consultation (21 days minimum for comments to be received)
• Consideration of all comments received
• Amendments and preparation for public consultation
• Draft all relevant legal documentation ready for formal advertising of the scheme in the media and on the GCC website.
• Formal consultation (21 days minimum for comments to be received)
• Consideration of objections (and attempts to resolve them)
• Detailed report or TRO Committed (if unresolved objections)
• Making of the TRO including sealing
• Implementation of the TRO (making physical changes on site)

This year’s Hotspot programme comprises the following interventions, all progressed by BMBC under a TRO.

Please see full table in full delegated report.

BMBC’s standard charge for producing a TRO is £7,500. It covers all costs associated with the preparation and delivery of the TRO except for dealing with objections. The current estimate for the works is therefore £75,000 and this is currently within the LNCT allowance for this year.

To approve of the appointment of BMBC for implementation of 10 nr. TRO schemes in Barnsley and the surrounding area, forming this year’s Hotspots programme.

1. Approve the quote cost by BMBC.
2. No not approve quote cost by BMBC.

Option 1 is recommended to alleviate the congestion problems and safety issues identified by the Hotspots working group comprising members of SYMCA, BMBC and Stagecoach.