Purpose

The purpose of this proposal is
to upgrade the existing bus stops on Brownside Road, Worsthorne,
with enforceable clearway markings and signs allowing buses to pull
in safely and efficiently at the stop.
 
The proposal intends to promote
sustainable transport for all users by including the construction
of a raised platform, allowing safe boarding and alighting of
passengers
The proposals are being pursued
as part of a s278 Agreement under the Highways Act 1980 as part of
a new housing development.
 
Consultations
 
Formal consultation was carried out between 10 January-2025 and 07
February-2025 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, Highway Regulation Manager, on
behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport, took
the decision as set out in the report.