Bus lanes and bus stops

Bus stops and lanes

It is important that bus lanes are kept free for buses so that they are not delayed by other vehicles. In some circumstances, bus lanes provide access to areas where there are large numbers of pedestrians, while other bus lanes give buses priority at traffic signals.

Ensuring that a bus can pull up to the kerb at a bus stop allows access to and from the bus by wheelchair users and pushchairs. It also ensures that anyone with a mobility impairment has the best opportunity to use public transport.

Bus stop clearways have been introduced in locations where buses have been prevented from accessing stops due to inconsiderate parking. Not all bus stops are bus stop clearways, however they will be properly signed and marked.