Advertising on buses, bus shelters and car parks

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A decision made (16.02.06) that agreed advertising should be allowed in car parks and possibly on buses and in bus shelters.

Subject:	Advertising – Expressions of Interest for Advertising on Buses, Bus Shelters and Car Parks
Decision Reference:	MD-T-2006-0015	Exempt clause(s):		N/A
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:		I:Minister:2006:Ministerial Decisions:MD 0015: Advertising – Expressions of Interest for Advertising on Buses, Bus Shelters & Car Parks
Written Report Title:	Advertising – Expressions of Interest for Advertising on Buses, Bus Shelters & Car Parks	Written report – Author:		Caroline Anderson – Director of Transport
 that Expressions of Interest be sought for advertising on buses, bus shelters and public multi-storey car parks.
Reason(s) for decision: Advertising will raise revenue which can be allocated to the maintenance and upkeep of bus shelters, offset the subsidy on buses, contribute to other transport initiatives and increase the income on the Car Park Trading Fund.
Action required: Arrange for an advert to be placed in the Jersey Evening Post.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: