Decision - Park and Ride
Decision maker
Cabinet
Report author
Andrew Westwood
Published
24 Jan 2025
Reference
7365
As published
the council's own words, uneditedThis report is to consider the feasibility of potential locations to deliver Park and Ride for the city.
1) That Cabinet agrees that the option to use of existing car parks within the City for Park and Ride (Option 2 in table 1 of this report) should be pursued along with the continuation of the development of a business case for a purpose built Park and Ride facility (Option 1 in table 1 of this report).
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The report sets out options for expanding Park & Ride in Brighton & Hove to reduce congestion and vehicle emissions. Cabinet was asked to pursue existing city car parks for an initial scalable scheme while continuing work on a business case for a purpose-built facility.
Outcome
approved
Recommendation
That Cabinet agrees that the option to use existing car parks within the City for Park and Ride (Option 2 in table 1 of this report) should be pursued along with the continuation of the development of a business case for a purpose built Park and Ride facility (Option 1 in table 1 of this report).
Financial impact
£150,000 identified in the 2025/2026 financial plan for Park and Ride feasibility; £50,000 secured from Transport for the South East; and a request submitted for £75,000 of Bus Service Improvement Plan funding.
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Cabinet
Date in document
23 Jan 2025
Stakeholders named
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third party landownersbus operatorsNetwork RailSouth Downs National Park AuthorityTransport for the South EastDepartment for Transportresidents and people travelling to Brighton & Hove
Next steps
parsed- Pursue Park & Ride using existing city car parks and continue development of the business case for a purpose-built facility.
- Work with landowners, bus operators, Network Rail and other partners to identify and develop suitable sites.
- Aim to deliver the first existing car park Park & Ride site by July 2025.
- Complete strategic work on potential purpose-built locations by April or May 2025.
- Review the full implications of existing car park Park & Ride at a future Cabinet meeting.
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