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- page 33 - PTAG to act as a liaison facility for councils wanting to group together - all those interested to contact either the Chairman or Debbie Weller - there had been no contact or feedback as yet. Richard Rose advised Studland Parish Council will be putting in an application shortly. Amanda Evans would check on the circulation of revised bus timetables for 103 route - failed to fully circulate information but more aware for next time. Chairman agreed to circulate a contact telephone number for reporting train journey issues for the next meeting - will do this later. Margaret Cheetham to locate reports on the Ferry Road project for Peter Bowyer - Rachael Shefford agreed to take this action up. Chairman to arrange a meeting with Heather Williams, Gwyneth Brooks, Nici Hill and Debbie Weller to discuss charity status for the Home Hopper - completed and charity status will be sought in due course. There was appreciation for the input from Heather Williams. Sue Bellamy, Chairman, Caroline Macleod and Debbie Weller to make comments on Dart Partnership consultation on behalf of PTAG - completed. Mike Hadley to arrange next meeting in Swanage and advise Debbie Weller of venue - completed 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD 07/93 Nicky Fenwick introduced herself and advised her role is to organise the Purbeck Youth Forum (or Council) for 11-26 year olds to give them a voice (the age range is still being discussed). She hoped to have the first meeting in November to set up the official group, a web site was being created to increase communication and consultation. They will also set up conferencing telephones for young people to dial in and take part. Work will include all youth organisations as well as schools. Nicky Fenwick will report back at the next meeting on progress. 07/94 Robin Brasher mentioned the problem of speeding, inconsiderate parking and inconsiderate cyclists in Swanage and Cherry Bartlett advised this would be taken up by the Purbeck Task Group. Mike Hadly reported it had been raised at Swanage Town Council but the police were only interested if there was danger rather than nuisance involved. Sue Bellamy advised the police now had more speed guns to deal with this. Mike Hadly stated Swanage Town Council had wanted to put notices on cars parked on pavements or inconsiderately but were warned against in case of car owners accusing people of causing damage. There was unanimous support for 20 mph zones in Swanage and would go to full Council for discussion. Debbie Weller advised the North Purbeck Task Group was still in discussions with Dorset County Council to have their traffic wardens issue polite notices for inconsiderate parked vehicles and that the Group would pay for printing. 07/95 Robin Brasher referred to the missing cats eyes in the road near Harmans Cross and although many have been replaced, there were stretches of the road where none were visible and visitors might have difficulty following the rural roads without them. Debbie Weller would make enquiries. 5. BUS MATTERS 07/96 Upton Dial a Bus has worked through its 3 month trial period, further funding for another 3 months has been found. Nine people are registered. The service will be reviewed in January 2008. 07/97 Student travel in rural areas is a countrywide concern and some investigations have shown the need to develop free and/or concessionary transport for them, agree national standards, rationalise the funding, pilot 14-19 learning provision in rural areas and make education and training Purbeck Transport Action Group - 14.11.2007
- page 34 - accessible to all. Andy Matthews of Dorset County Council would be the contact for any council interested in progressing this strand of transport. Debbie Weller to give copy of letter to Nicky Fenwick. Sue Bellamy advised Phil McStraw is looking at where the District Council can help with concessionary fares, usage of bus ID card and rail card. A questionnaire is to go to schools to get information on destinations, journey times and young people are aware of the travel cards. 07/98 Cherry Bartlett advised the Town Council was trying to get buses with disabled access but the problem is these buses cannot access the ferry and it is too costly to have a lift for them. Mike Hadly wondered if there was a disability lobby group associated with the Olympics and Helen Reed advised a group is interested in transport for the Weymouth area and a project is being written. 6. RAIL MATTERS 07/99 Mike Hadly felt the upgrade signalling project would be beneficial for the Olympics but Beryl Ezzard reported there was no Olympic money for this project, Railtrack would do normal upgrade but not before 2012 and Worgret junction is included. However the electricity power is not great enough to take 2 trains. Wool station may be extended so that gates are not shut for such long periods. Chairman advised £18m has to be found by County Council to upgrade and form a hub to get people to the Olympics, little money from the government. Debbie Weller read a report from Mark Sturgess, Purbeck District Council regarding the Swanage Rail Partnership. It outlined the membership and its objective to re-establish regular passenger rail services between Swanage and Wareham. The 2003 bid will be refreshed for new funding from national and regional funding partners. A key date is the re-signalling of the line between Poole and Weymouth, it is then the signals at Worgret Junction will be upgraded to enable use of the branch line to Swanage. Work is being done to ensure the physical infrastructure (bridges, etc) are still sound and capable of trains running at line speeds of 25 and 40 mph. These results will determine who will be responsible for the section still in control and ownership of Network Rail. 07/100 Robin Brasher reported on the difficulty in obtaining information about rail ticket prices on South West Trains web site and in obtaining rail tickets in advance from Swanage, Corfe Castle and neighbouring villages. He used to get advance tickets from Swanage but now has to go to Wareham. Cherry Bartlett suggested using tourist information offices for this purpose but Robin Brasher advised Swanage had tried and stopped as the office did not make enough money. Debbie Weller to forward this to Phil Dominy. 7. CYCLING MATTERS 07/101 See attached report and also PACT minutes. Chairman advised design of the improvements for cyclists crossing the A351 at Stoborough had now been agreed and were in the drawing stage. Partnership with U3A for cycling could bring their members on rides. Future projects would involve signage, more organised cycle rides and cycle proficiency for schools. Mike Hadly suggested the Chairman contact Ian MacKenzie, member of Swanage Transport Committee. Robin Brasher asked about the cycle markings at Lytchett Minster and was advised it was a cycleway to encourage young people going to school and others to ride bikes locally. Beryl Ezzard reported consent has been given for the design of cycle bars near the rail station at Corfe Castle. Cherry Bartlett reported cycle racks are in hand for Swanage. There is a request for some outside the library and funding is being sought. Purbeck Transport Action Group - 14.11.2007
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