Decision details

The Enterprise and Business Committee undertook an inquiry into Integrated Public Transport.

The terms of reference for the inquiry were:

• how well is Welsh public transport integrated, particularly in relation to bus, rail and community transport services, and what factors limit integration?
• how successful are legal, policy and administrative / delivery arrangements in Wales in supporting effective, integrated public transport services that meet the needs of Welsh travellers?
• what steps can be taken to improve public transport integration in Wales?

Key issues

Issues that the Committee considered as part of these terms of reference included:

• how can the integration of rail, bus and community transport services in Wales be supported and improved to meet the needs of communities and businesses in both rural and urban Wales?
• how successful are Regional Transport Consortia in supporting the provision of effective, integrated public transport?
• how effectively does Welsh Government policy support public transport integration?  In particular, the Welsh Government is considering the establishment of Joint Transport Authorities in Wales, and the feasibility of operating the Wales and Borders rail franchise on a not-for-dividend basis.  Additionally, the Minister for Local Government and Communities has indicated that he is considering the use of quality partnerships and    contracts in delivery of bus services.  How far would these proposals improve integrated public transport provision in Wales?
• what innovative approaches to delivery of public transport in Wales might be considered to improve integration? 
• how effectively do key stakeholders, particularly transport operators and public bodies, cooperate to ensure effective service delivery?
• how can the creation of a Network Rail Wales devolved route support effective, integrated public transport in Wales?
• what are the implications of the England and Wales High Level Output Specification and Statement of Funds Available for Control Period 5, published by the UK Government, for the development of integrated rail services in Wales?
• what examples of good practice in public transport integration can be identified within Wales, more widely within the UK and internationally?

The item started at 14.46

NDM5283 Nick Ramsay (Monmouth)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the report of the Enterprise and Business Committee on the inquiry into Integrated Public Transport in Wales, which was laid in the Table Office on 22 May 2012.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.