GBBN improvements

GBBN improvements include:

• Bus priority measures (including bus lanes and intelligent traffic signals).
• Raised kerbs for easier access.
• Quality bus stops and shelters.
• Low floor, low emission buses.
• Improved timetable and real-time information.
• Upgraded traffic signals.
• Updated parking controls with high levels of enforcement, including the use of CCTV.
• Improved facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and car drivers.

Travelling environment

• 24 hour/peak inbound and outbound bus lanes along sections of the route.
• Upgraded traffic signals to allow priority for buses.
• Parking and loading restrictions to support bus priorities and assist the improvement of traffic flow.
• Improved reliability of buses.
• Alterations to traffic signals and approach lanes to improve capacity for general traffic.

Bus stop infrastructure

• Raised kerbs to make boarding and alighting safer and easier for everyone.
• Longer bus stop platforms to accommodate multi access vehicles.
• Longer bus stop bays to improve passenger access to vehicles.
• New, high quality bus shelters with an improved waiting environment.

Buses

• New, low floor vehicles to allow access for wheelchairs, parents with buggies and shoppers with trolleys.

Cycle facilities

• Cycle Lanes.
• Advance Stop Lines.

Pedestrian facilities

• New pavements along sections of the route.
• Improved pedestrian crossings.
• Additional pedestrian crossings.
• Kerb build-outs to improve safety at junctions.

Information

• Clear, full colour information displays.
• Real time bus information with an audio function for people with a sight impairment.