Bus stop improvements in Woodley
More than 20 bus stops in Woodley will be given a much-needed facelift thanks to £42,000 investment from Wokingham Borough Council.
The 22 stops, which are on the 63 and 65 circular routes around Woodley, will undergo a range of improvements to make them more attractive and comfortable for passengers and to improve accessibility on to buses.
The work will begin next week, Monday November 26, when new road markings to highlight the stops will be painted and specially designed kerbs - known as Kassel Kerbs - will be put in place at some of the stops. These kerbs are raised above the normal level to allow for easy access on to buses.
The work will continue in the new year when new shelters will be installed at five of the stops. These will be ‘punch back’ shelters, which have perforated metal backs that act as a deterrent against graffiti. They also provide shelter from the rain and seating for passengers. The shelter design was chosen after consultation with Woodley Town Council. There will also be new bus poles, with built-in timetable boxes, and flags will also be installed in the new year.
Wokingham Borough Council team leader for transport planning Richard Carpenter said: “These improvements will make a noticeable difference to the appearance and quality of the bus stops on these routes. The new stops will be comfortable, clearly and neatly marked and offer improved access to buses for all passengers, in particular older people and disabled people. They are part of a clear commitment to sustainable transport and to improved services for Woodley.”
The money for the improvements comes from Section 106 funds – money paid by developers for local infrastructure improvements when they receive planning permission.
The new bus stops are being installed as part of a Voluntary Quality Bus Partnership between Wokingham Borough Council and Reading Buses for the 63 and 65 routes. As part of this Reading Buses is launching new specially branded buses on the routes, which should be in use early in the new year.
The 22 stops, which are on the 63 and 65 circular routes around Woodley, will undergo a range of improvements to make them more attractive and comfortable for passengers and to improve accessibility on to buses.
The work will begin next week, Monday November 26, when new road markings to highlight the stops will be painted and specially designed kerbs - known as Kassel Kerbs - will be put in place at some of the stops. These kerbs are raised above the normal level to allow for easy access on to buses.
The work will continue in the new year when new shelters will be installed at five of the stops. These will be ‘punch back’ shelters, which have perforated metal backs that act as a deterrent against graffiti. They also provide shelter from the rain and seating for passengers. The shelter design was chosen after consultation with Woodley Town Council. There will also be new bus poles, with built-in timetable boxes, and flags will also be installed in the new year.
Wokingham Borough Council team leader for transport planning Richard Carpenter said: “These improvements will make a noticeable difference to the appearance and quality of the bus stops on these routes. The new stops will be comfortable, clearly and neatly marked and offer improved access to buses for all passengers, in particular older people and disabled people. They are part of a clear commitment to sustainable transport and to improved services for Woodley.”
The money for the improvements comes from Section 106 funds – money paid by developers for local infrastructure improvements when they receive planning permission.
The new bus stops are being installed as part of a Voluntary Quality Bus Partnership between Wokingham Borough Council and Reading Buses for the 63 and 65 routes. As part of this Reading Buses is launching new specially branded buses on the routes, which should be in use early in the new year.
Wokingham Borough Council
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