Passengers can look forward to better bus stops thanks to a £150,000 improvement programme which is already underway.
A number of rural bus stops on the Island are being upgraded to improve safety and accessibility as part of the Isle of Wight Council scheme.
A range of improvements
The works are specific to each location but include the introduction of dropped kerbs, new road markings and signage, tactile paving, increased hard standings and improved drainage.
The council worked closely with the Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users’ Group, the Local Access Forum and Southern Vectis to draw up a list of more than ten bus stops to be upgraded. Local community requests were also considered.
Accessibility improvement programme
Completed works so far include bus stops at Chale Street, Chale, Whitwell Road, Ventnor, Shanklin Road, Sandford, Alum Bay New Road, Totland, and Hillway Road, Bembridge.
The remaining accessibility improvement programme includes:
Government grant
The programme is being funded from government grants to support highway improvements and rural bus services.
Motorists are advised there could be some localised disruption where works are taking place.
Jordan: Investment will improve travelling by public transport
Cllr Phil Jordan, Cabinet member for transport and infrastructure, said,
“Every bus passenger deserves a safe and accessible way to get to and from a bus stop and a safe and accessible place to wait for the bus.
“This investment in our bus stop infrastructure will improve travelling by public transport through increased comfort and safety and improved accessibility.”
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