Decision details

The county council, as the highway authority, have held Civil Enforcement powers of parking restrictions in its various legislative forms since 2004.  Bus stop clearways are one such restriction that has been part of this enforcement program since then.

Buses form part of an important transport system that provides accessibility for the public, the ability to stop at the kerbside making accessibility easier and safer is a key part of the bus transport infrastructure.  The bus stop clearway is a key tool for the council to help facilitate this provision.

A bus stop clearway is indicated on the highway as a yellow box marking and can, since 2002, be introduced without a corresponding Traffic Regulation Order.  A bus stop clearway or its permitted variants should undergo consultation prior to introduction, removal, and enforcement. 

Since the introduction of the TSRGD 2002 legislation has progressed and therefore the current Bus Stop Clearway Policy made in May 2004 requires updating. The new Bus Stop Clearway Policy outlines the process that will be followed by the council when introducing or removing a Bus stop clearway.

Following consultation with Democratic Services confirmation has been received that this can be progressed under the Scheme of Delegation as per Directors' power.

Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport took a decision to approve the introduction and removal policy as set out in Appendix 'B' with immediate effect.