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Policy Proposals for Rapid Transit

Introduction

In order to provide the necessary powers for the implementation of bus based Rapid Transit the Department proposes to introduce new primary legislation. As part of this process the Department sought views on the Rapid Transit policy proposals (see below). The final policy decisions will be used to develop proposals for the new legislation, which will be subject to approval by the Assembly.

Policy Proposals

In order to allow the Department to deliver a Rapid Transit system it proposes to take a number of powers. These powers, which are detailed in the Detailed Policy Proposals booklet (see link below), can be summarised as follows:

  • An enabling power to establish the necessary legal authority for the provision of a Rapid Transit System.
  • The power to acquire land in connection with a Rapid Transit system.
  • The power to purchase, lease and dispose of goods and services in connection with a Rapid Transit system.
  • The power to award a performance based contract for the operation of a Rapid Transit system.
  • The dis-application of current route licensing legislation to Rapid Transit.
  • The power to make byelaws in relation to passenger conduct on vehicles and in/on premises connected with a Rapid Transit system.
  • The power to install, operate and maintain off-board ticketing machines in connection with a Rapid Transit system.

The exact details of the operation of the Belfast Rapid Transit system (including the alignment of the routes, location of individual stops/halts, ticketing arrangements, security, accessibility, etc) have yet to be finalised and these will form the basis of further public consultation in the future, including the required statutory impact assessments.

Public Consultation Exercise

The public consultation exercise on the Rapid Transit policy proposals commenced on 23 November 2009 and closed on 19 February 2010.

Consultation Pack:

PDF versions:

Word version:

These documents can be made available, upon request, in large print, Braille and audio alternative formats. Please contact us (details below) to discuss your requirements.

An Easy Read version of the Summary Document is also available in pdf format:

Easy Read version:

Responses

The Department will publish the responses received and its response to the issues raised in due course.

Contact Details:

Rapid Transit Division
Department for Regional Development
Clarence Court
10-18 Adelaide Street
BELFAST
BT2 8GB


Telephone: (028) 9054 0273
Fax: (028) 9054 1129
Textphone:(028) 9054 0642
E-mail: brt@drdni.gov.uk.