Decision details

125/2002 The findings of the report were noted.
126/2002 The Cabinet agreed that further feasibility work be undertaken, to be funded from the £250,000 included in the 2002/3 local transport plan settlement. Specifically this work should focus on: (a) developing a comprehensive review of transport patterns and future strategy; (b) assessing in greater detail the financial viability of a rapid transit scheme, including further work on the cost projections and more detailed analysis of funding opportunities. This exercise should also include a risk assessment; (c) conducting the necessary technical and operational studies to enable this appraisal to occur; and (d) consulting all necessary stakeholders and partners.
127/2002 The Cabinet agreed that any decision to implement a transit system for Medway be dependent on the outcome of these studies and a further report be submitted to Cabinet

Reasons: (a) To enable a comprehensive transport strategy and policies to be developed.(b) To enable the technical and financial studies to be progressed in accordance with the Local Transport Plan.(c) To enable Cabinet to monitor progress on the further feasibility works.(d) To enable the report to be used for consultation purposes.