Bus service improvements Archives - Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance

A referendum (local poll) on the “congestion charge” is not the answer

Download the CSTA’s briefing. A motion submitted to the Full Council Meeting on 21st March calls for a local poll (ie referendum) on whether Cambridgeshire residents want to pay a congestion charge to receive improvements in public transport, as outlined by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) in the Making Connections 2022 consultation. The Cambridgeshire Residents …

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Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Bus Strategy consultation guide

Consultations, News

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) is asking regional residents to share their views on its bus strategy. Its vision is for a “comprehensive network of bus services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough that people find convenient, easy to use, reliable and good value for money, that is inclusive and offers a viable alternative to …

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Can I give feedback on the proposed bus service improvements?

FAQs

Peter Blake, Transport Director at the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) explains that the GCP is very keen to receive feedback on the proposed bus service improvements. It is consulting on the sustainable transport proposals, as much as the road charge. Questions 1-5 of the online survey are focuses around bus improvements.

How could we recruit enough bus drivers?

FAQs

There is currently a shortage of bus drivers in Cambridgeshire, which has resulted in scaled back bus services and last-minute cancellations. Given the shortage is nationwide, how could enough bus drivers be recruited and trained to fulfil the enhanced services proposed as part of the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP)’s Making Connections 2022 proposals? West Yorkshire …

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Guest post from a regular bus user: How have poor bus services affected my life?

News

Paul, a Cambridgeshire resident, spoke to Cambridge Area Bus Users about the personal ramifications of cuts to bus services. I don’t have a car so I’m totally reliant on public transport and my bike to get me around Cambridge. Over the last few years it has become increasingly unreliable, in particular over the last 6 …

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Would every village have access to a bus service?

FAQs

Yes, the proposals for transformation of the bus network published by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) include plans for demand-responsive transport in the form of bookable buses for villages that are not on the main bus network. These work in a similar way to existing Dial-a-Ride services, but are open for everyone to use. A …

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How can I find out more about the proposed bus network?

FAQs

The proposed improvements to the bus network delivered as part of the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Sustainable Travel Zone scheme would offer more routes, higher frequencies and longer operating hours for a reduced charge. The GCP have created an interactive planner to show details of the changes to the bus network. Zoom in and out …

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What are the main changes being proposed?

FAQs

The Greater Cambridge Partnership is consulting on proposals for a Sustainable Travel Zone in Cambridge. You can find out more and have your say on their consultation website. These are the main changes the scheme is proposing. Cheaper buses Under these plans, bus fares would be significantly reduced – a single fare within the City …

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