The Government has praised all four councils in the Bristol area over plans to improve the transport network.The Department for Transport said the area's Joint Local Transport Plan (JLTP) was "good" and was being put into practice well (link below.)
http://thisisbristol.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=145365&command=displayContent&sourceNode=145191&contentPK=18376668&folderPk=83726&pNodeId=144922As a reward , the department has given an extra three per cent of funding to the scheme.
It brings the amount of money given to the four councils for local transport schemes to ^23.6 million in the current financial year.
Bristol will be given the largest amount - ^8.2 million this year - because of its plans to improve bus services and traffic flow.
Councillor Mark Bradshaw , Bristol City Council's executive member for transport , said: "I welcome this positive news.
"This progress is really encouraging, showing how by working together the four councils can better direct resources to improve transport quickly, improve air quality and start to show immediate results."
"The imminent completion of the A420 showcase bus route, and forthcoming full endorsement of the Greater Bristol Bus Network bid, currently awaiting final sign-off from the Government, will build on this success and provide a bus network which can offer a real alternative to car travel in the city, reduce congestion and improve journey times for everyone."
No mention of rail from the man who failed to ensure that the 40 min frequency Severn Beach Line service would be up and running by December 2007 (link below.)
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