Bus stop siting parameters

Our Ref: 1002713089/1002713048

Date: 09.02.2009

Mr M Ereira

[1][FOI #5744 email]

Dear Mr Ereira

Freedom of Information request - Bus stop queries

I write further to your two emails on the above matter.

At present we are still investigating the concerns you have raised. I hope
to be able to give you a full response within the next 10 working days,
otherwise I will update you with all the information I have at that time.

Thank you for your patience in this matter.

Yours sincerely

Alwin Fernandez

Customer Services

References

Visible links
1. mailto:[FOI #5744 email]

Our Ref: 1002713089/1002713048/AF

Date: 23.02.2009

Mr M Ereira

[1][FOI #5744 email]

Dear Mr Ereira

Freedom of Information request - Bus stop queries

I write further to our email of 9 February and your two emails on the
above matter.

Your request has been considered under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
and the information you have requested is enclosed.

Can you please advise that when considering siting a new bus stop the
minimum width in your guidelines that a pavement has to be overall and the
minimum space that is left for members of the public to pass.

The only ‘fixed’ measurements used in the siting of bus stops and
shelters is 600mm, which is the distance between any structure and the
kerb edge. Other than this, each situation is dealt with on an individual
basis. After being agreed with the local authority, the position of any
stop or shelter is then subject to the approval of the Local Authority
Highways Department and the Metropolitan Police. I have attached a copy
of the Bus Priority Technical advice note BP1/06 ‘Accessible bus stop
design guidance’ document which is intended as a guide to assist
highway authorities in the development of practical and affordable
measures to improve accessibility at bus stops. It also includes
recommended dimensions and guidelines when siting a bus stop.

Please also advise whether there are similar guidelines for the siting of
bus shelters

Please refer to the attached document, Bus Priority Technical advice note
BP1/06 ‘Accessible bus stop design guidance’, in particular page 19,
which illustrates the three general layouts for the bus passenger shelter.
It also includes recommended dimensions and guidelines when siting a bus
shelter.

The pavement width spacing figures used when siting 'The Great South West
Road/Hatton Road ' and 'Hatton Green' bus stops in the Hounslow area and
advise the full list of criteria used when siting the Great West Road bus
stop?

Unfortunately, having searched our records and taken all reasonable steps
to locate it, we have not been able to source the information concerned,
therefore, as far as we are able to determine, TfL does not hold the
information. The bus stops in question were installed approximately 20
years ago. Due to the length of time that has elapsed since the
installations, we no longer hold the requested information. As a result,
we will not be taking any further action on your request under the
provisions of the Act.

Thank you again for taking the time to write. If I can be of any help in
the future, please feel free to contact me.

Yours sincerely

Anne Sunyer

Head of Customer Services

Your Right to Appeal

Internal Review

If you are dissatisfied with the way TfL has handled your information
request, you can ask us to conduct an internal review of our decision.
The internal review will be conducted by someone other than the person who
made the original decision, in accordance with the complaints procedure
published on our website at [2]www.tfl.gov.uk/foi
<[3]http://www.tfl.gov.uk/foi>.

Requests for internal review should be addressed to:

Head of Information Access and Compliance

6th Floor Windsor House

42 - 50 Victoria Street

London

SW1H 0TL

Complaints to the Information Commissioner

If, following the internal review, you remain dissatisfied with the way
TfL has handled your request, then you can take your complaint to:

Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

A complaint form is available on the Information Commissioner's Office
website

[4]www.ico.gov.uk <[5]http://www.ico.gov.uk>.

References

Visible links
1. mailto:[FOI #5744 email]
2. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/foi
3. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/foi
4. http://www.ico.gov.uk/
5. http://www.ico.gov.uk/

Our Ref: 1002713089/1002713048/AF

Date: 23.02.2009

Mr M Ereira

[1][FOI #5744 email]

Dear Mr Ereira

Freedom of Information request - Bus stop queries

I write further to our email of 9 February and your two emails on the
above matter.

Your request has been considered under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
and the information you have requested is enclosed.

Can you please advise that when considering siting a new bus stop the
minimum width in your guidelines that a pavement has to be overall and the
minimum space that is left for members of the public to pass.

The only ‘fixed’ measurements used in the siting of bus stops and
shelters is 600mm, which is the distance between any structure and the
kerb edge. Other than this, each situation is dealt with on an individual
basis. After being agreed with the local authority, the position of any
stop or shelter is then subject to the approval of the Local Authority
Highways Department and the Metropolitan Police. I have attached a copy
of the Bus Priority Technical advice note BP1/06 ‘Accessible bus stop
design guidance’ document which is intended as a guide to assist
highway authorities in the development of practical and affordable
measures to improve accessibility at bus stops. It also includes
recommended dimensions and guidelines when siting a bus stop.

Please also advise whether there are similar guidelines for the siting of
bus shelters

Please refer to the attached document, Bus Priority Technical advice note
BP1/06 ‘Accessible bus stop design guidance’, in particular page 19,
which illustrates the three general layouts for the bus passenger shelter.
It also includes recommended dimensions and guidelines when siting a bus
shelter.

The pavement width spacing figures used when siting 'The Great South West
Road/Hatton Road ' and 'Hatton Green' bus stops in the Hounslow area and
advise the full list of criteria used when siting the Great West Road bus
stop?

Unfortunately, having searched our records and taken all reasonable steps
to locate it, we have not been able to source the information concerned,
therefore, as far as we are able to determine, TfL does not hold the
information. The bus stops in question were installed approximately 20
years ago. Due to the length of time that has elapsed since the
installations, we no longer hold the requested information. As a result,
we will not be taking any further action on your request under the
provisions of the Act.

Thank you again for taking the time to write. If I can be of any help in
the future, please feel free to contact me.

Yours sincerely

Anne Sunyer

Head of Customer Services

Your Right to Appeal

Internal Review

If you are dissatisfied with the way TfL has handled your information
request, you can ask us to conduct an internal review of our decision.
The internal review will be conducted by someone other than the person who
made the original decision, in accordance with the complaints procedure
published on our website at [2]www.tfl.gov.uk/foi
<[3]http://www.tfl.gov.uk/foi>.

Requests for internal review should be addressed to:

Head of Information Access and Compliance

6th Floor Windsor House

42 - 50 Victoria Street

London

SW1H 0TL

Complaints to the Information Commissioner

If, following the internal review, you remain dissatisfied with the way
TfL has handled your request, then you can take your complaint to:

Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

A complaint form is available on the Information Commissioner's Office
website

[4]www.ico.gov.uk <[5]http://www.ico.gov.uk>.

References

Visible links
1. mailto:[FOI #5744 email]
2. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/foi
3. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/foi
4. http://www.ico.gov.uk/
5. http://www.ico.gov.uk/