Whetstone, Bus Route 84 - Bus Stop Improvements

The consultation period for the proposals has now ended. The outcomes will be reported in June 2009 to the local County Council Members, and subsequently to the Lead Member for the Environment and Transport Department, for a decision on how the scheme is to proceed.

In line with our Local Transport Plan policies to increase travel by public transport, and at the request of the bus operator, we are proposing to convert the existing 'hail and ride' system currently operating in Whetstone on bus route 84 to a system of fixed bus stops.

The proposal forms part of the County Council’s Local Transport Plan objective to improve congestion by making bus travel more attractive through improvements to the reliability and punctuality of the bus service; the bus company has previously requested the conversion of this part of the route to a fixed stop system, as such bus stops provide greater clarity for boarding and alighting, agreed safer stopping locations and certain permanent physical improvements for bus users.

The bus stop details were finalised at a meeting on site between County Council officers, the local County Council Member, the bus operator, the Police and a representative of the Parish Council. Consideration having been given to road safety, the effects on nearby properties and the needs of bus passengers, the above improvements are considered appropriate. It is intended to implement the scheme in 2009.

The bus stops will consist of a bus stop flag attached either to a new pole or an existing lamp column. No bus shelters are proposed. Raised kerbs at bus stops are normally provided to improve access for wheelchair and pushchair users, although provision of these cannot be confirmed until the access for buses has been ensured. Modifications to the line of the kerb may also be needed in some cases. The extent of kerb changes will be determined during the detailed design of the stops.

A plan of this scheme ( pdf format, file size 698 kb)

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If you wish to comment on these proposals, please email the issues that you wish to raise to tsd@leics.gov.uk.

All comments will be treated in confidence and must reach us by Monday 5th January 2009.

The success of these proposals is dependent on the support of the local community, and comments received help elected Members to decide how the scheme should progress. We are also consulting the Parish and District Councils, the emergency services and relevant interest groups. All comments received will be reported to the local County Councillor, for a final decision on the implementation of the scheme by the Lead Member for the Environment and Transport Department. The final outcome of the consultations will be posted on the website.

If you wish to discuss these proposals please contact:-

Mike Adey on direct line telephone number 0116 305 8139
or
Richard Wightman on direct line telephone number 0116 305 7338
or
email tsd@leics.gov.uk