Purpose

The purpose of this proposal is to install a
bus clearway on Scotforth Road, Lancaster, allowing buses to stop
safely and efficiently at the stop. The proposal also includes the
construction of a raised boarding platform, allowing safe boarding
and alighting of passengers.

These proposals are being constructed by the developer under a
Section 278 Agreement and linked to the adjacent housing
development.

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 19 September-2024 and
17 October-2024 which included frontagers to the proposed location
of the Bus Stop being notified and notices being displayed on site.
Divisional county councillors were consulted along with the
council's usual consultees.

Following formal consultation No Objections were received.

Content

Peter Bell, Regulation and
Enforcement Manager, on behalf of the Matt Townsend,
Director of Highways and Transport
took a decision to approve the installation of a bus
clearway.