BSCB-011 Bus Strategy Commissioning Board Meeting Agenda Committee Room 2, County Hall 25 January 2018 10:00 – 12:00 Type of Meeting: Meeting of the Board Meeting reference: BSCB-011 Meeting Chair: Cllr R. Gooding Item Time Description Who 1 10:00 Welcome to new members, introductions and Cllr Gooding 10:05 apologies 2 10:05 Actions outstanding 10:15 S.40(1) Actions attached and will be displayed in the meeting, as updates are continually being received 3 Key topics – S.40(1) 3.1 10:15 Better, well-used services: Maximise the 11.00 inclusion of bus infrastructure in new developments 3.2 11.00 Transport strategy and passenger transport 11:45 BSCB-011 S.40(1) 4 Strategy work stream officer updates 11:45 Bus operations and roadworks 12:00 5 12:00 AOB Next meeting: 14:00, 26 April 2018, Committee Room 2, County Hall BSCB-012 Bus Strategy Commissioning Board Meeting Minutes Committee Room 2, County Hall 26 April 2018 14:00 – 16:00 Type of Meeting: Meeting of the Board Meeting reference: BSCB-012 Meeting Chair: Cllr R. Gooding. Attendees: S.40(1) (Nibs Buses), S.40(1 (Stephensons), S.40(1) (First Group), S.40(1) (Hedingham) & Chambers), Cllr Ivan Henderson, Cllr David Kendall, Cllr Tony Ball, Helen Morris (ECC) (ECC), S.40(1) Nor Relevant S.40(1) (ECC), S.40(1) (ECC), S.40(1) (ECC),S.40 ECC) (1) Nor Relevant Item Time Description Who 1 14:00 Cllr Gooding welcomed attendees. Cllr Gooding 14:05 Apologies were received from: S.40(1) Cllr Chris Pond, Nor Relevant S.40(1) S.40(1) S.40(1) 2 14:05 Actions outstanding S.40(1) 14:15 3 Key topics – 3.1 14:15 Local Plan Update S.40(1) , ECC 14:35 S.4 provided an update on the Local Plans for 0(1)the different areas in Essex and explained how local plans are important and should be considered for Bus Strategy planning. S. asked why developers waited for an 4occupancy amount before commencing services, rather than the services start well into 0(the period when houses are occupied, new 1) BSCB-012 residents will have made alternative arrangements. S. suggested that operators are consulted at 40the planning stage for viability of routes. (1Cllr Kendall stated that often roads are not built )wide enough for buses to use, and that there is insufficient parking which hampers road width. Suggested that a checklist be created for developers/planners to use. He confirmed that his residents are also concerned about local infrastructure and how they are expected to get to the GPs and shops etc. Cllr Henderson suggested that a Community Transport scheme could be used to bridge the gap between low passenger numbers at the start of a new development and a viable commercial service later on. S. said that he agreed with the points raised, 4and that he had taken a note of them. 0(Action (BSCB/012/1): S. to put together 1)details in response to the4 questions asked and points raised and circulate before the next meeting. 0( 1) 3.2 14.35 Bus Satisfaction and S.40(1) 15:15 Communication/Marketing ECC S. took us through the headlines of the survey. 40Essex score low on perceived value for money, however do show an increase on overall bus (1)satisfaction from the last survey. S. clarified that the full survey results would not 4be available until June, and that they would be shared at the next meeting. 0( S.1) also shared some of the results from the 4Transport Focus survey which focused on 14-19 year olds, including a sample taken in Essex. 0( 1) BSCB-012 Discussions then took place regarding why young people do not use the bus. The group consensus was that the bus market should target a younger age group – 12-16yrs, potentially combining an education piece on how to use the bus (involving the Travel Training services experience) and a promotional offer on buses during school holidays. S. announced that she was leaving the council 40and would pass this on to S who would be taking it forward in the future.4, including a joint (1)marketing approach 0( 3.3 15:15 Bus Strategy Review 1) Helen Morris, 16:00 ECC S. confirmed that the 2015 strategy needed 40refreshing and then set up a workshop for the attendees based around four areas of Essex. (1) Results and information will be collated and fed back to the group. 4 AOB Future Grant Opportunities for Public Transport in Essex – S.40(1) - Verbal Report Transforming Cities Fund & ELEB fund – S.40(1) said that ECC are looking to partner with operators to submit joint bids to these funds. Please contact S. direct for more information on either of these40 essex.gov.uk). S.40(1) (1) Next meeting: 14:00, 26 July 2018, Committee Room 2, County Hall BSCB-011 Bus Strategy Commissioning Board Meeting Agenda Committee Room 2, County Hall 26 April 2018 14:00 – 16:00 Type of Meeting: Meeting of the Board Meeting reference: BSCB-012 Meeting Chair: Cllr R. Gooding Item Time Description Who 1 14:00 Welcome to new members, introductions and Cllr Gooding 14:05 apologies 2 14:05 Actions outstanding 14:15 Actions attached and will be displayed in the S.40(1) meeting, as updates are continually being received 3 Key topics – 3.1 14:15 Local Plan Update S.40(1) , ECC 14:35 3.2 14.35 Bus Satisfaction and Communication/Marketing S.40(1) 15:15 ECC 3.3 15:15 Bus Strategy Review Helen Morris, 16:00 ECC BSCB-011 4 AOB Future Grant Opportunities for Public Transport in Essex – S.40(1) Next meeting: 14:00, 26 July 2018, Committee Room 2, County Hall BSCB-013 Bus Strategy Commissioning Board Meeting Agenda Committee Room 2, County Hall 26 July 2018 14:00 – 16:00 Type of Meeting: Meeting of the Board Meeting reference: BSCB-013 Meeting Chair: Cllr. T. Ball/Cllr R. Gooding In attendance: • Cllr T. Ball (Co-Chair) • Cllr R. Gooding (Co-Chair, part of the meeting) • Cllr D. Kendall • Cllr C. Pond • Cllr I. Henderson S.40(1) Managing Director – First Essex Buses anaging Director – Arriva Kent & Thameside S.40(1) Managing Director – Stephensons of Essex • S.40(1) , SGII Manager – ECC • S.40(1) , Project Manager, Bus Cities Project - ECC • S.40(1) Lead for Commercial Operations - ECC • S.40(1) Transport Project Lead - ECC Item Time Description Who 1 14:00 Welcome to new members, introductions and Cllr Ball 14:05 apologies. Apologies were received from: • S.40(1) , NIBS Buses • Helen Morris, Head of IPTU • Contract Management Representatives BSCB-013 • S.40(1) Head of Future Transport Strategy • S.40(1) Head of Smarter Travel • S.40(1) Transport Business Development Manger Cllr Gooding tabled his apologies for being delayed. 2 14:05 Actions outstanding S.40(1) 14:15 The action log is attached to these minutes with any notes about the actions within the comments column. Any actions due by this meeting are addressed within the agenda. S.40(1) action (not within the agenda) remains outstanding and S.40(1) will seek a response soonest. 3 Key topics – 3.1 14:15 Essex Saver – future possibilities S.40(1) , 14:45 Stephensons S.40(1) presented the attached presentation, which was well received as a starting point. There was a question from Cllr Kendall about if we can look at the ages correlating to young persons railcard, which applies from 16 to 29. It was suggested that the BITE card could continue to be used as proof of age. The general feeling from operators that it should be off-peak and some thought will be given to making it a general “off-peak” ticket available to all, not just young people. Action: Operators to work out sales pre/post 09:30 to identify sales numbers. Operators are BSCB-013 also to provide ideas on age/adult/child version (BSCB/013/1) 3.2 14.45 Strategy Review – Locality priorities S.40(1) & 15:30 S.40(1) S.40(1) provided a presentation on potential capital works packages to facilitate bus access and copies of the packages were handed round for a ‘first look consideration’ by the board. S.40 asked that the packages remain confidential(1) whilst they are refined. Action: All to send any responses by 17 August 2018 to - S.40(1) @essex.gov.uk (BSCB/013/2) Comments/Questions: Essex Highways liaison around roadworks with operators is considered to fall short of what might reasonably be expected. There is a lot of seemingly disjointed activity within the area of roadworks. S.40(1) explained a new system being developed that acts a lot more proactively than current process. Cllr Kendall highlighted that good communication on schemes can also mean that local issues can be addressed and resolved Cllr Kendall reflected on funding issues and asked if the Authority could apply to SELEP in line with their priorities. S.40(1) explained that we look at the clear terms of each funding opportunity when applying. Cllr Kendall asked for a localised scheme update periodically as well in the future. Cllr Henderson asked who else had been able to give input; he also highlighted that some elements are going through highways panels - S.40 agreed, but cautioned that some might not (1) BSCB-013 proceed beyond the highways panels for a variety of reasons, including due to cost etc.