Quality Bus Corridors - Manchester Flashcards
1
Q
Where does it go?
A
Stretches along the A638 York Road to the north of Doncaster and along to the south
2
Q
Economic Advantages
A
Increase bus use
Helping reduce congestion and improve the environment
State of the art buses with latest low-emission engines
3
Q
Social Advantages
A
Textured paving to help people with visual impairments
Raised kerbs = easier for people with mobility probs to get on + off of the bus
Upgraded bus stops along the route providing better waiting areas, including better lighting + seating + info = makes waiting for bus safer + comfortable
Better access to bus services, faster more reliable bus journeys to the city centre, getting them to jobs + HC more easily
4
Q
How much did it cost?
A
£15 million
5
Q
When was it introduced?
A
March 2008
