Best Value: Traffic and Road Safety Options Report
Decision:
1/2004 The Cabinet agreed that Urban Traffic
Management Control (UTMC) be rolled out across Medway, moderated to
achieve 80% of benefits for 20% of revenue costs of full
implementation. All options to meet future revenue costs, including
PFI (public finance initiative) and partnerships are to be
investigated before a final recommendation is put forward regarding
implementation of the system. Capital costs to be raised through
the Local Transport Plan and/or borrowing approvals.
2/2004 The Cabinet agreed that road works should be managed from
the results of a trial being piloted through the Highway
Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC). Partnership work is
underway to reduce roadworks during traffic sensitive periods
across Medway and Kent.
3/2004 The Cabinet agreed that proposals to develop a step change
in public transport provision in Medway together with short-term
wins and other associated transport, town centre and development
initiatives be considered outside this Review, as outputs from the
Transport for Medway project.
4/2004 The Cabinet agreed that the