Transport & Mobility

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An onboard bus service information announcement display on a London bus

New rules compel Stagecoach South West to introduce real-time onboard bus journey information

Around 40% of company’s Exeter fleet requires accessibility improvements including automated screens and announcements by next October, with remainder due in following twelve months.

Illustrative view of proposed Heavitree Road bus priority junction

Devon County Council holds second consultation on Heavitree Road, Honiton Road and Pinhoe Road bus lane changes

Statutory consultation on proposed changes including bus lane operation times and removal of parking spaces follows informal consultation earlier this year.

Exeter Western bus corridor rejected Cowick Street scheme map crop

Cowick Street bus lane decision reversed

Devon County Council’s Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee has reversed its decision to introduce bus lane changes in Cowick Street.

Musgrave Row Part 7 restrictions area

Musgrave Row pedestrian zone marred by moving traffic offences

Survey suggests 30,000 prohibited private cars pass through street each year as a result of confusing signage, inconsistent restrictions and lack of enforcement.

Remaining Heavitree & Whipton active streets modal filters to be removed

Devon County Council has confirmed that the remaining modal filters in Ladysmith Road and St Marks Avenue will be removed in the next few days, following its decision to suspend the Heavitree & Whipton active streets trial last month.

Exeter St Thomas station access

Exeter St Thomas improvement bid rejected as Devon denied step-free access funding for five years

Two-thirds of Access for All money to go to Conservative seats as low-key Department for Transport announcement finds its way into constituency-level news stories and political PR across the country.

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