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We’re hosting a drop-in event later this month for you to find out about our initial concept designs for renovated bus stops, proposed bus priority measures at Backwell Crossroads and a new local transport hub, which includes cycle stands, parcel lockers and electric bike charging points.
The A370 junction in Backwell is a key congestion point so if you use this route regularly, or live in Backwell or Nailsea, or use Backwell Recycling Centre, get involved in the consultation.
The initial concepts are designed to improve A370 traffic flow for all vehicles and we want to work with residents and businesses to test and develop these proposals together to address the current challenges for all road users.
The plans are part of our ambitious Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), to help make bus travel easier, faster and more reliable across North Somerset and the wider West of England.
Local people often tell us that they need buses to be more reliable, frequent and easier to access.
These proposals aim to reduce bus delays at peak times, help buses keep to published timetables, maintain the current X1 15-minute service frequency, and make the bus a realistic choice for more of our residents and visitors.
We are working closely with bus operators to increase bus use and reduce costs to make services sustainable after current government-funded subsidies for local bus services end in 2025.
The community drop-in event takes place from 3.30pm to 7pm on Wednesday 29 November at the WI Hall, in Station Road, Backwell.
If you can’t make it on the day, you can also view proposals and comment online on our website.
The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Friday 29 December.
Feedback from the consultation and engagement process will inform additional work to test the feasibility of the ideas and to revise designs before any decision is taken as to whether the plans will be progressed.
Initial engagement has already taken place with ward councillors and Backwell Parish Council, further surveying work will take place during the consultation period to understand in greater detail the impact of proposals on the surrounding area.
Plans will not solely be based on bus usage, but also on how pedestrians, mobility users, cyclists and motorists utilise the area.
New forum for local bus news launches
Join a workshop next month to hear all the latest news about our Bus Service Improvement Plan.
The bus forum workshop will give you the opportunity to input on future plans and share your experiences of bus travel in the area.
During the session we will share information and ask for your opinions on:
- BSIP and its aims
- infrastructure updates
- bus services update
- WESTlink
- fares package, and
- the passenger charter.
The session takes place from 4pm to 7pm on Tuesday 5 December, at the Town Hall in Weston-super-Mare.
Keep an eye on our website to find out how to sign up.