Purpose

To request authorisation to submit schemes to
the Mayoral Active Travel Fund.

Decision

Authorisation to submit a bid to the York and
North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Mayoral Active Travel
Fund for grant funding in the amount of £1,281,282 with a
match funding contribution from North Yorkshire Council of
£215,672.

Reasons for the decision

The schemes that are recommended to be
submitted for delivery using the MATF will help North Yorkshire
Council to deliver on local, regional and national priorities. It
will improve safety and accessibility, deliver economic and health
benefits as well as help to deliver an improved active travel
network.

Alternative options considered

Alternative options were considered, including
the possibility of not submitting a bid. However, officers believe
that the bids being put forward will best contribute to the
Council’s priorities and secure better outcomes for people
across North Yorkshire.