Issue - meetings

Douglas Blades informed the Group that he had received notification from Citylink advising that if the Council cannot enforce the traffic regulations at the Rest and Be Thankful bus stop, they would withdraw the service.

Kevin McIntosh confirmed that signage had been ordered and as soon as it arrives, the signage and lining would l be in place meaning that enforcement would be possible.

Outcome

The Group agreed to contact Stephaine McGlynn and ask her to seek an update from Citylink.

Rest and Be Thankful Bus Stop

This item was taken under item 6. (f) Rest and Be Thankful Bus Stop of the minute.

Dunoon Pier

This TRO will be advertised after the Rest and Be Thankful TRO.

OUTCOME

Paul Farrell will provide an update on this to the next Transport Forum.

Rest and Be Thankful Bus Stop

This is currently in progress with no further update on timescale available at the moment.

Kevin McIntosh reiterated that limited resources is an issue and that the process can take six months. It is hoped that this order will be place by March 2018.

Kevin also informed the Group that the enforcement of the TRO may be sporadic due to limited resources, but if a pattern of abuse is identified then enforcement will be put in place.

Dunoon Pier

A paper containing an update and proposals will be brought to the Bute and Cowal Area committee early 2018 for their consideration.

Iain McInnes raised concerns at the length of time TROs are taking to process.

OUTCOME

Kevin McIntosh to update the Chair by email on the progress of the Rest and Be Thankful TRO.