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We want to make bus travel easier, faster and more reliable across North Somerset and the wider West of England and our Bus Service Improvement Plan, funded by the Department for Transport, is helping to make this a reality.
The next major improvement scheme planned for our area will take place at the Wood Hill and A370 junction in Congresbury in March.
The junction will be configured to include:
- a new signalised junction offering bus priority and improved traffic flows in the area
- Wood Hill access onto the A370 will be open to all movements, whereas it was previously left turn only
- a new bus lane on the A370 Bristol-bound
- provision of crossing points across the A370 both east and west of the junction and on both Wood Hill and Wrington Road, improving access to pedestrians and cyclists.
The A370 is a key corridor for bus improvements, which when complete will reduce the longest round-trip journey by between 20 to 25 minutes.
Alongside infrastructure improvements, bus services have also been improved including:
- a new stop at Worle Train Station for the A3, with links to the West Coast main line
- the X5 has been re-routed to service Congresbury, Yatton and Kenn on-route to Clevedon and Portishead, reconnecting the residents to these key areas
- the X1 is now every 15 minutes Monday to Friday and every 20 minutes on Saturday evening and Sunday are still every 30 minutes
- a £2 bus fare cap for all passengers
Comment on bus improvement plans in Clevedon
Residents, community groups and businesses are invited to help shape proposals for upgrading three roundabouts in Clevedon.
The works to three roundabouts on Clevedon’s ring road – Tickenham Road, Ettlingen Way and Southern Way – aim to make bus travel faster, more reliable and more sustainable, and improve infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
See the proposals on our website and have your say until Thursday 29 February.
Displays of the concept designs can also be seen at Clevedon Town Council in Old Street and Clevedon Library in Old Church Road during this time.
There is also the chance to see the concept designs and ask questions at an in-person event at the Clevedon Town Council offices.
The session runs from 3.30pm-7pm on Tuesday 30 January. Book your time slot through Eventbrite or pick up a ticket from Clevedon Library, in Old Church Road, on a first-come, first-served basis.
These improvements coincide with changes that have already been introduced, including:
• re-introducing an evening and Sunday service for the X7
• introducing the X10, which goes to Cribbs Causeway.
Last chance to share your views on local bus services
Time is running out for you to have your say on how public transport in North Somerset could be improved.
As part of our Bus Service Improvement Plan and to support existing services, we’re running a consultation to identify areas within public transport in North Somerset that would benefit with additional improvement.
Your answers will help to:
- develop new services to help you get where you need to go
- make services more reliable and on time
- create transport areas that have improved connectivity and are more pleasant to use.
Take part in the survey by visiting our website. It closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday 31 January.