This
is a follow up to my previous article about the Tower Hamlets
consultation.
Below
is an update from the TFL Consultations as they have released the reports for
changes to routes 108, 135, 277, D3, D7 & D8.
From
TFL consultations
13 July 2016
In February and March
we consulted on proposals to make changes to routes 108, 135, 277, D3, D7 and
D8. Thank you to all those who provided their views on our proposals.
We received 530
responses from members of the public and 11 responses from stakeholders.
Changes
to our proposals
We’ve listened to the
comments put to us through the consultation and have amended our proposals as a
result;
·
We
will divert route 135 along Spindrift Avenue to ensure links between the Health
Centre and the east of the island are maintained. One of the key points raised
during the consultation was the loss of links to Spindrift Avenue, by
re-routeing the D3 to Leamouth. From Westferry Road buses on route 135 would go
along Spindrift Avenue, East Ferry Road, Manchester Road, Marsh Wall, Limeharbour
to Crossharbour Asda
·
We
will keep the frequency of the D7 at it’s current level with buses running
every 6-7 minutes during the day Monday to Saturday
·
Double
deck buses will be introduced on route D8 providing additional capacity
Implementation
The rest of the
proposals will be introduced as consulted on over two different weekends;
·
Routes
135, 277 and D3 from 17 September
·
Routes
108 and D8 from 1 October 2016
It's
worth noting that route 108 will be using Mercedes-Benz Citaros from the Red
Arrow routes 507 and 521 which will commence after the Red Arrow routes are
replaced with single deck electric buses.
Also,
a short update from LOTS about the
new London Bus tender award:
Wednesday
13 July
LBSL intends to enter
into the following contract:
436
- re-awarded
to London Central with 2011 hybrid
double deck, PVR 21 (reduced from 31). Start date 19 November.
This is awarded as
specified, subject to consultation, incorporating the restructure to terminate
at Battersea Park instead of Paddington. A 22nd vehicle used in the PM peak is
crosslinked from route 63.
Here
you can read a brief history about route 436. The route commenced operation in 2003
with Mercedes-Benz Citaro Artics. They were then converted to double deck buses
in 19th November 2011.
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