Urban Planning
Planning Cities and Towns for Successful Bus Services
The purpose of this report is to guide future planning decisions towards outcomes that are supportive of public transport, especially bus services. This effort has been informed by the challenges confronted and lessons learned by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Local Authorities in Ireland.
General Infrastructure
Greener Vision Case Study: The Leigh to Ellenbrook Guided Busway
The North West’s first guided busway and associated on-highway priority measures delivered as part of a £122 million package to enable more people to enjoy faster, more punctual and more reliable bus services across Greater Manchester.
Bus Back Better Infrastructure Support Package Guidance
This support package will help LTAs to explore alternative, compliant design solutions to help implement road infrastructure that aligns with the BSIP priorities.
Greener Vision Case Study: Lincoln Transport Hub
The Lincoln Transport Hub consists of an integrated and improved multi-modal transport hub with associated public realm improvements, providing a fitting gateway into the City of Lincoln, creating a fully integrated, accessible and welcoming city centre, and safeguarding the future of the High Street.
Bus Back Better Low Cost Quick Wins Support Package Guidance
This support package has helped LTAs identify effective quick win and or low-cost schemes that enable an increase in the number of bus initiatives to be delivered.
Greener Vision Case Study: Mansfield Public Transport Interchange
The Mansfield Public Transport Interchange scheme consisted of building a new, fully enclosed bus station building with connecting footbridge to the railway station.
Bus Priority
Bus Priority Webinar with Tim Rivett
DfT Guidance - Bus User Priority
Local Transport Note 1/24: Bus User Priority
Bus Stops
The main purpose of this Design Guide is to present current best practice in relation to accessibility at bus stops. The document outlines requirements that meet the needs of bus users and, the changing profile of the Northern Ireland bus fleet with the introduction of low floor buses.
TfL - Accessible Bus Stop Design Guidance
The Accessible Bus Stop Design Guidance sets out requirements and guidance for the design of accessible bus stop environments. It should be used by those who shape the environment through planning and street design as well as engineers designing bus-specific infrastructure.