The Board is committed to developing a public transport route connecting residents in the west to their daily destinations in and around Cambridge. However, the detailed route proposals have faced opposition.
The Combined Authority previously agreed the route in 2018 and signed it off again as part of its Local Transport Plan in January. However, the Board now understands that the Strategic Transport Authority has indicated it has an alternative route alignment, and the Board feels it must allow a short amount of time for that to be assessed before considering its current plans. GCP remains committed to work in partnership with the CPCA on infrastructure solutions for the area.
The Board acknowledges this is disappointing to all those residents and businesses who desperately need reliable and effective transport links between Cambourne and Cambridge, and regrets that the 2024 delivery timeline is now unlikely to be achieved. However, taking a decision to move to the next stage without considering the Transport Authority’s alternative proposal risks future challenge and wasting public money.
A report will be brought back to the Board in due course.