Decision details

Purpose of report: The report briefly outlines the background to bus services in the Bishopthorpe Road area. Consideration is given to the measures taken to protect, enhance and improve the bus services in the area. The report outlines a number of options which might be considered to further improve the bus service provision, all of which would require addition resource.

Members are asked to: Acknowledge the contents of the report, consider possible further action and support officers in their efforts to retain and improve local bus services in and around Bishopthorpe Road and South Bank.

RESOLVED:             That the Executive Member agrees to:

i)              Note the content of the petition and inform the lead petitioner of the outcome of the report.

ii)            Support the following options:

a.     Consult on making changes to the operation of Queen Victoria Street and Balmoral Terrace through traffic management measures to assist the progress of buses through the street (for example by installing formal passing places or by converting the road into a one way street from Bishopthorpe Road towards the Knavesmire).

b.     Examine the potential for more effective enforcement measures to improve bus priority in the City Centre.

c.      Discuss redistribution of the route 11 timetable with First Group, giving particular consideration to delays in the City Centre and at the Heworth end of the route.

d.     Continue to proactively seek possible frequency improvements in conjunction with the developers of the former Terry’s factory site.

REASON:                  Council officers are working to further promote, sustain and develop the local bus network in South Bank and along Bishopthorpe Road. These measures would all, potentially, improve the quality of service offered to residents in the area.