Purpose

The county council, as the highway authority,
have held Civil Enforcement powers of parking restrictions in its
various legislative forms since 2004. 
Bus stop clearways are one such restriction that has been part of
this enforcement program since then.
 
Buses form part of an important transport
system that provides accessibility for the public, the ability to
stop at the kerbside making accessibility easier and safer is a key
part of the bus transport infrastructure.  The bus stop clearway is a key tool for the
council to help facilitate this provision.
 
A bus stop clearway is indicated on the
highway as a yellow box marking and can, since 2002, be introduced
without a corresponding Traffic Regulation Order.  A bus stop clearway or its permitted variants
should undergo consultation prior to introduction, removal, and
enforcement. 
 
Since the introduction of the TSRGD 2002
legislation has progressed and therefore the current Bus Stop
Clearway Policy made in May 2004 requires updating. The new Bus
Stop Clearway Policy outlines the process that will be followed by
the council when introducing or removing a Bus stop clearway.
 
Following consultation with Democratic
Services confirmation has been received that this can be progressed
under the Scheme of Delegation as per Directors' power.

Content

Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and
Transport took a decision to approve the introduction and removal
policy as set out in Appendix 'B' with immediate effect.