Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 10, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval for the submission of a Low Risk Transport Scheme (LRTS) Full Business Case (FBC) to the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) for City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funding and subject to approval, to accept and invest the funding to deliver the A38S M1 Metrobus Extension and Active Travel Corridor.

Content: That the Committee for Transport and Connectivity 1.        Approved the submission of the LRTS FBC for the A38S M1 Metrobus Extension and Active Travel Corridor CRSTS Project to the MCA Contractual: 2.        Authorised the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee and Director Finance, subject of approval of the Full Business Case by the MCA to: a. Take all steps required to accept and invest the CRSTS funding amount as set out in the report and appendices, b. Procure all contracts (goods, services and works and including any over £500K) necessary to deliver the project, c. Extend the value of the existing Highways and Associated Works framework if there is insufficient spend remaining to cover the project which may be procured before its expiry on 30th September 2025, d. Award contracts and invest the funding to deliver the works as set out in the LRTS FBC up to the maximum budget envelope outlined in the report.   Notes: 3.        Noted the consultation report at Appendix C of Appendix H (LRTS FBC).