Issue details
Bus Priority in York City Centre: The Rougier Route
The report will present findings from the
public consultation into bus priority proposals in York City
Centre, ‘The Rougier Route’ and will request a decision
on
how to progress the project.
The Executive will be asked to:
1. Agree the proposed way forward for the Rougier Route bus
priority proposal.
2. Delegate authority to implement to the Director of City
Development should it be progressed.
3. Note the contents of a petition requesting that Rougier Street
and Ouse Bridge remain open to traffic.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Guildhall Ward; Micklegate Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/05/2026
Decision due: 07/07/26 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Transport
Lead director: Director of City Development
Department: Directorate of City Development
Contact: Sarah Butcher Email: tom.horner@york.gov.uk - can we please put Tom as lead officer Email: sarah.butcher@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Full public consultation has been undertaken
and extensive stakeholder conversations have also been held.
Consultees:
Residents of Bishophill, wider public, York Access Forum, York Bus
Forum, York BID, York Civic Trust, Bus Operators, York Enhanced Bus
Partnership, Ward Councillors wider public.
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: Yes
Documents
- Bus Priority in York City Centre: The Rougier Route