Whole route strategy
Bus priority measures on Route 38 exist in certain locations and only operate for parts of the day, mainly in the peak hours. As a result, these measures are of limited benefit. The proposals we are consulting on include:
- 12 and 24 hour bus lanes and contra-flow bus lanes
- Busways and zones where general traffic is excluded
- Junction improvements to maximise bus benefits and improve safety
- Bus location monitoring equipment over the entire length of the route
- standardised approach to waiting and loading restrictions
- Enforcement strategy designed to complement traffic management proposals
To ensure improvements for other road users, proposals for Route 38 also include:
- Provision of additional parking and loading bays, and protection for parked vehicles
- Provision of additional facilities for pedestrians, including crossings and pedestrian stages at signals
- Provision of additional and enhanced cycle facilities (cycle lanes, advance stop lines and shared use bus lanes/bus zones)
- Improved safety for all road users
- Increased capacity and reduced delays for motor vehicles on the route corridor
- Improvements to the street environment including tree planting
