Page 133 - Barrow Town Deal Board Agenda 14/4/2020

Concept 6

Overview Concept Strengths:

Development of a decarbonised bus network through ▪ Good level of evidence and strength of case presented
the implementation of a range of physical infrastructure ▪ Significant scale of wider impacts through improving connectivity
measures to support the network of proposed electric and environmental improvements
buses.
▪ Project will deliver inclusive growth in the town through
enhanced connectivity
Project Name Modernised Bus Network ▪ Positive engagement by major employers in the development of
a bid
Project Type Connectivity

Concept Weaknesses:
Total Cost & TIP Funding Unknown (TIP ask ranges from £1-
Request 5m) ▪ Alternative options not identified
Capital
▪ Project is at an early stage and is reliant on securing funding
Location Barrow-wide
from DfT for electric buses
Direct outputs New and improved bus stops; new ▪ Total project cost unknown and is reliant on outcome of bids
public transport hub with bus shelter such as DfT and FHSF
provision
▪ Less clear what impact the project will have on higher
Wider impacts Improved town centre connectivity;
health and well-being impacts; productivity
increased town centre footfall and
spend ▪ Project dependencies including Stagecoach commitment

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