Issue - meetings

The Chair of the Transport Risk Working Group provided an update of the most recent meeting of the Working Group, issues discussed included:

• The application of regional policies where there was a potential conflict between the MCA and the relevant local authority.
• Declining patronage.
• The proposed remedial works programme to mitigate infrastructure risks within the tram network.
• The implementation of changes in traffic signals at Bernard Road.

RESOLVED that the update be noted.

The Chair announced that he was due at another meeting in Barnsley shortly. He would therefore relinquish the chair to the Vice Chair for the remainder of the meeting.

(Cllr Lofts left the meeting and D Phillips assumed the chair.)

Members received a report on the work of the Transport Risk Working Group.

Progress had been made with regards to safety at Bernard Road. Sheffield City Council have concluded that it would be possible to further mitigate the risk of vehicle and tram collisions by removing potential confusion and reconfiguring the signal phasing at the junction.

The Director of Public Transport Operations confirmed that a date of 10^th July had now been agreed to carry out this work. He observed that it had taken a significant period of time to make progress this change. Strong relationships with local authorities would be key once the tram returned to public ownership.

RESOLVED that the update be noted.