Welcome from the Mayor
The Mayor will attend the start of the meeting to welcome members of the committee, who will also have the opportunity to introduce themselves.
Presented By: Andy Street
Minutes:
The Mayor attended the meeting to welcome new and returning members of the committee for 2022/23. He stressed the important role members of the committee undertook, noting the importance that public transport played in the lives of residents in the West Midlands, both in the lead up to the forthcoming Commonwealth Games and in enabling them to access employment and leisure opportunities. He also noted the key role public transport would play in the region achieving its net zero goals by 2041, along with the likely impact that technological innovation would play in driving modal shift onto public transport.