Interim Bus Station Solution Presentation to Programme Board
In preparation for the construction of a new bus station, an interim bus station solution is proposed to temporarily relocate existing facilities and services. The need for an interim station, bus-related arrangements during construction, consultation events, and details of the proposed solution are outlined. The solution includes temporary bus stands, layover bays, driver welfare facilities, public consultations, and flexible routing plans to minimize disruptions during the construction period.
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Interim Bus Station Solution Presentation to Programme Board 12th July 2016 Rev : A
Why do we need an Interim Bus Station ? In order to build the new bus station, the existing bus station will need to close. The bus stands & some facilities currently provided within the existing bus station will need to be temporarily relocated during the period of construction for the new bus station
What bus related matters are to be temporarily provided during the period of construction ? A minimum of 12 bus stands / stops with weather protection and information for passengers A minimum of 13 layover bays A travel centre / ticket sales shop Identification / provision of suitable nearby public toilet facilities Driver welfare facilities showers, lockers, resting area Bus Operator facilities office accommodation, paying in facilities, operations management facilities Directional signage, including tactile/braille for the public advising of the bus stands and services at each stand
Consultation undertaken to inform the developed solution Two general public consultation events 3rd March (over 600 attendees) and 14th June (over 1,100 attendees) Consultation Event at the Triangle Car Park 9th June Consultation Event at Southernhay for local residents and businesses 5th July Consultation Event at St. Sidwells Community Centre for local residents and businesses 6th July Meetings held with Bus Users Group Civic Society Devon County Council officers Local Exeter City Council Councillors Stagecoach / Megabus National Express Chamber of Commerce
The Interim Bus Station Solution : Sidwell Street, Paris Street and works to Southernhay 7 stands on Sidwell Street North 5 stands on Sidwell Street South 5 stands on Paris Street 4 stands on Cheeke Street Layover at various times on Red Lion Lane, Verney Street, Bampfylde Street, Paris Street, Summerland Street and Sidwell Street (13 Spaces) The above provides flexibility to Stagecoach in the allocation of services to stands and routing generally around the city Avoids the use of the triangle car park Avoids the need to relocate the Market or taxi rank Risk of bus congestion on upper Sidwell Street Southernhay car park access temporarily re-routed
Programme The existing Bus Station site needs to be vacant for the new build bus station project by 30th March 2017 This will require the temporary facilities to be in place prior to 30th March 2017 To enable the relocation of the buses into the temporary facilities for this timeline, the highways alteration works in Sidwell Street and Paris Street would commence December 2016 / January 2017, with the works to Southernhay commencing January / February 2017. The interim arrangements will need to be in place until the new bus station is completed and open to the public, this is scheduled for December 2018. Areas subject to the highways remodelling to create the interim arrangements will be returned to their current layout circa January March 2019.
Summary Status Item Programme Cost / Budget Specification Risks Status
Next Steps Should this solution be approved by Programme Board, the team will progress to develop and implement the solution, including : Develop the detailed design solution Consult with accessibility groups Continue consulting with Bus Users Group, Stagecoach et al Identify and procure suitable Travel Centre / ticket sales accommodation Identify and procure suitable Bus Operator and driver welfare facilities Appoint a Highways contractor to undertake the works Implement the directional signage strategy
Temporary solution for Long Distance Coaches Discussions are ongoing with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach and Devon County Council regarding temporary locations for Long Distance Coaches. Three potential options being explored are South Street, Sidwell Street with the Bus stands and Bampfylde Street (not preferred or shown) South Street Sidwell Street
Decisions / Approvals being sought The following approvals / decisions are being sought : a) Members approval to proceed with the detailed design, procurement and implementation of the proposed Interim Bus Station arrangements contained within this presentation. b) Members approval to continue discussions with National Express, Megabus and Devon County Council in relation to the Long Distance Coaches, and for the project team to proceed with the design, procurement and implementation of the most appropriate temporary Long Distance Coaches solution.
