One of Derby’s newest developments is getting a new bus connection to the city centre.
Arriva’s new 1B route will give the new community at Boulton Moor an improved, public transport option for travelling to the city centre.
The new route takes effect from 31 August as part of a package of improvements to current routes 1, 1A, and 1C and will run through Pride Park, along London Road and through Alvaston Village to the Buttercup Leys development.
This extension is being supported by Derby City Council using funding from the house builders for Phase 1 of the Boulton Moor development as part of the planning permission for the new estate.
Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability, said:
I’m delighted that we’re able to connect more communities as we continue to deliver a modern, sustainable transport network that the city can be proud of. We know there is still work to be done but this is a positive step in the right direction.
“Adding this extension into Buttercup Leys while building work continues will ensure that the people can move into the area knowing they have a regular connection to the city centre. This is a new process for the Council, and I want to thank the officers that have worked with Arriva to bring it to fruition.
Toby France, Head of Commercial for Arriva Midlands, said:
We’ve been working closely with the City and County Councils for a number of years to plan the new bus network for Boulton Moor, and it’s fantastic that the first phase is now going live at Buttercup Leys.
Swapping car journeys for public transport can help reduce CO2 emissions by 42%, so it’s great that our ultra-low emission buses will be offering sustainable travel choices to residents of Buttercup Leys in time for the start of the new school year.
With fares onboard capped at just £2 and our Weekly Saver tickets offering unlimited travel in the Derby are for less than £20 per week there’s never been a better time to get onboard.
The Council continues to work with partners through the Enhanced Partnership Plan to identify and fund future bus enhancements through its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The National Bus Strategy calls on Local Transport Authorities to deliver better services through their BSIP.
Work to improve bus services sits alongside a larger programme around the city as the Council continues to invest in local transport and build a strong network. This includes upgrades to traffic signalling and active and sustainable travel infrastructure such as cycle lanes and EV charging points.