(08 Sep 2023, 4:02 pm)Adrian wrote People wouldn't do it, if it wasn't, and I don't think operators could feasibly terminate all their services at Gateshead unless an arrangement was in place. Doing so, however, would have a budget impact, so I believe it would need to go through the NECA Joint Transport Committee for approval.

Given the timeframe for the works, I'd suggest it'd be cheaper to make the traffic management changes I'd suggested above...

I honestly think we’ll get a mealy mouthed statement about considering your journey and allowing extra time, perhaps use public transport 

We’ve had a few requests to provide data and postcodes of office based staff and their commuting habits. With hybrid, it’s nigh on impossible, there’s not really a 9-5 anymore. The afternoon is a bit more consistent, most folk tend to leave between 3-6. 

They also only asked for our Newcastle based staff when a huge majority of our Cobalt based staff still use the bridge. It’s a worrying lack of sense