Funding to tackle late buses and upgrade shelters
Durham County CouncilInvestment to tackle late buses and and make shelters and stations safer has been announced across a county's network.
Durham County Council said as well as the upgrade of Stanley Bus Station, there would be "significant investment" to improve infrastructure, service reliability, safety and accessibility.
Some of the changes will include 446 new bus stop signs, 90 new shelters, wider footpaths, and 50 raised kerbs.
North East major, Kim McGuinness, said she wanted safer bus stations and new shelters "starting with Stanley and Durham City Centre, plus road upgrades to make sure your bus turns up on time".
Councillor Tim McGuinness, Durham County Council's cabinet member for rural, farming and transport, said: "We are pleased with the significant amount of investment that is going into bus services in the county, which we know plays a vital role in connecting our communities."
The authority said the funding from McGuinness, would improve journey times and encourage the use of public transport.
The mayor said: "I want people in Durham to see catching the bus as a safe and affordable choice.
"Now we are investing millions in better and safer bus stations and new shelters starting with Stanley and Durham City Centre, plus road upgrades to make sure your bus turns up on time."
The work will include:
- Four new bus shelters near North Road in Durham City, widening of footpaths and installation of raised kerbs
- County wide - 446 new bus stop signs, the replacement of 90 bus shelters and improved kerbs at 50 shelters
- Dalton Park - reconfiguration of the shopping centre's car park to allow buses to travel directly through the site
- Amendments to road markings on the B1285 to allow dual lane access
- Additional traffic lanes to reduce congestion
- Signal improvements to the A690 corridor at Nevilles Cross, Crossgate Peth, Sutton Street and the introduction of signals on North Road roundabout to give buses priority
