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2022 Commonwealth Games: Games Transport Plan

23 October 2020

Proposing MP
Grant Shapps Con
Welwyn Hatfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the development and importance of the Games Transport Plan for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Action Requested

I have directed the West Midlands Combined Authority to prepare a Games Transport Plan in accordance with the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Act 2020. The plan will ensure effective transport provision for the event, covering spectator and athlete transportation while minimizing disruption to local users.

Key Facts

  • The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is expected to have an estimated television audience of 1.5 billion people.
  • Over £320m of Transforming Cities Fund funding has been invested in transport projects across the West Midlands.
  • The Birmingham Commonwealth Games Act 2020 received Royal Assent on June 25th, including provisions for a statutory Games Transport Plan.
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