Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Bus Network Improvements

Bus facilities across the Stockton Borough are in line for a huge upgrade over the next few years. Work started on the development of local bus network in January 2010.

The Tees Valley Bus Network Improvements scheme, set up following a major review in 2004, aims to make lasting improvements to the Tees Valley bus network.

The scheme covers major bus routes across the boroughs of; Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Darlington and Hartlepool.

Improvements to the bus network will include:*

• new bus stops and additional raised kerbs to improve access,
• bus priority at some traffic signals,
• new junctions and traffic systems ( including bus-only turning junctions),
• improved bus journey information systems, with real-time displays,
• security with improved lighting and CCTV coverage,
• driver training and improvements to bus cleaning to improve passenger experience of bus journeys.

* Please note that some of the improvements listed may only be provided in limited areas.

Funding for the £57 million project is provided by the Department for Transport (£37 million) and a public/private partnership of Tees Valley councils and bus operators (£20 million).

Work to improve the bus network will be phased over a three-year period. Details about each of the phases can be found here:

• Year 1 (2010) bus network improvements
• Year 2/3 (2011-13) bus network improvements

For supporting information please see the business case summary.

We welcome your comments about the planned improvements to the local bus network, please e-mail technicalservices@stockton.gov.uk.

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• Connect Tees Valley - Bus Routes