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The School Bus Problem
Issues and Options
Tuesday 18 March
APRA and FSRA
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The Cause
… bus sizes and numbers have grown with the School's success… bus sizes and numbers have grown with the School's success
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School Bus Network
… the bus service underpins the School's success by extending its catchment area
… the bus service underpins the School's success by extending its catchment area
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Bus Flow Density
… heaviest bus traffic in narrowest streets of Cathedral quarter
… heaviest bus traffic in narrowest streets of Cathedral quarter
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The School Bus Effect
Danger to pedestrians, including children Damage to parked cars and buildings Frequent traffic conflicts and congestion Resident parking restrictions Increased pollution Negative impact on Cathedral area character
… local residents and businesses are the victims of the School's success
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The Current Situation
Danger and nuisance from buses is unacceptable
Agreed by Council and School last March Romeland Traffic Scheme solution proposed Many residents objected to obvious dangers HCC Safety Audit agreed, too risky, essentially because ...
... the buses are too large for the narrow streets of the Cathedral quarter
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Safety Audit Findings
Buses turning out of George St increase risk of collisions between vehicles and or pedestrians
… but what about buses turning into George St? Insufficient road width (<5.6m) in Romeland to allow
two-way traffic increases the risk of conflict
… but what about George St, Romeland Hill and Fishpool St?
... the risks are the same, the dangers remain
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Dual-use bay the Solution?
For students: no pavement, tight squeeze, single file access, easily obstructed ...
For students: no pavement, tight squeeze, single file access, easily obstructed ...
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Dual-use bay the Solution?
For buses:too large for the bays, road obstruction ...
For buses:too large for the bays, road obstruction ...
For all: it's anaccident waiting to happen, unfit for purpose
For all: it's anaccident waiting to happen, unfit for purpose
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Alternative Solutions
School
… bus stand space outside the Cathedral area with an easy walk to School ...
… bus stand space outside the Cathedral area with an easy walk to School ...
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Romeland Hill Advantage – proximity to School front gate Bus access – very poor, narrowest streets Suitability for:
Buses - very poor Drop-off and pick-up - very poor
Issues: Dangers remain Dual-use bay will not help
Conclusion – unfit for purpose … with reasonably foreseeable dangers
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Westminster Lodge and Museum
Advantages – not Romeland Hill, sustainable Bus access – very good, avoids Cathedral
area Suitability for:
Buses – excellent Drop-off and pick-up – excellent
Issues – other users and lighting Conclusion – much more suitable, at a cost
… potential for Section 106 funds?
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Recap – Cause and Effects
Danger to pedestriansDamage to cars and buildingsFrequent traffic congestion Increased pollutionAdverse impact on Cathedral area
Danger to pedestriansDamage to cars and buildingsFrequent traffic congestion Increased pollutionAdverse impact on Cathedral area
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More Sustainable Solutions
… adds about 5 mins to the journey or nothing with a new Park entrance to the School
… adds about 5 mins to the journey or nothing with a new Park entrance to the School
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Summary
The present arrangements for School buses are unsafe and unfit for purpose
There is a duty of care to the local community and a bus ban is possible
Options are available to dilute and distribute their impact outside the Cathedral quarter
Residents expect the Council to take the lead to provide the much needed solution
… in short, a compelling case for action
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The Way Forward
Council to work with the School and others to: plan, fund and implement a sustainable solution over
the next 12 months, starting asap confirm Section 106 powers will be used in respect of
any future School developments initiate bus stand safety audit in advance of changes
to Romeland Hill dual-use bay parking restrictions introduce “school keep clear markings” at the Abbey
Gateway produce good practice guide for school bus schemes
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School Bus Prohibition
An order prohibiting buses is likely to be made where country lanes are narrow and inappropriate for buses or where buses are likely to cause a nuisance to residents
Limited exceptions are possible, for example “Except for access to off-street premises”… specifically designed
to solve our problem… specifically designed to solve our problem
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Non Nobis Natior
‘Born not for ourselves’
The School motto which, as its website states:
“embodies the School’s ideal of social responsibility and service to the community and a recognition that privilege must be balanced by obligation”.
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