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Nottingham to Receive £3.2m in External Funding for Public Transport Network

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Nottingham City Council is set to accept £3.2m in external funding for the city's public transport network in 2025/26, courtesy of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and the Department for Transport. This investment will support various initiatives aimed at improving services for passengers, including the continuation of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and the implementation of electric buses, with the goal of making Nottingham a carbon-neutral city by 2028. The funding will also support the Travel Safe Partnership, which aims to enhance safety on public transport.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nottingham City Council will receive £3.2m in external funding from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and the Department for Transport to improve the city's public transport network.
  • The funding will support various initiatives, including the continuation of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and the implementation of electric buses, which will contribute to Nottingham's carbon-neutral goal by 2028.
  • The measures aim to improve services for passengers, protect bus routes, and enhance the passenger experience, while also supporting the operational costs of public transport infrastructure.
  • The funding will be used to continue:

+ Providing Robin Hood travel cards to young people leaving care in Nottingham.

+ Enhancing and protecting bus services at risk of withdrawal.

+ Maintaining the Commuter Discount Scheme and free pre 9.30 travel for city residents with mobility cards.

+ Keeping ticket prices low for young people aged 19-21.

  • The initiatives will also complement the £4.9m investment in electric buses.
  • A new Travel Safe Partnership will be implemented to support safer journeys for all.

Statistics:

  • £3.2m: The amount of external funding received by Nottingham City Council from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and the Department for Transport.
  • 2028: The target date for Nottingham to become a carbon-neutral city.
  • 2025/26: The financial year during which the funding will be invested in Nottingham's public transport network.
  • £4.9m: The amount invested in the roll-out of additional electric buses on the network.
  • 22 July: The date of the Nottingham City Council's Executive Board meeting, where the funding will be officially accepted.

Sources:

  • Nottingham City Council - the source of the news release.
  • Nottingham City Council's Executive Board meeting - a future event where the funding will be officially accepted.

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