(03 Aug 2021, 10:28 pm)ASX_Terranova wrote Firstly, In regards to the Pelaw section, I wanted the Ellen Wilkinson Estate and kirkwood gardens areas to have a direct Washington service. Secondly, can you cross the felling bypass to reach Lakes Estate?
I'm still unsure whether to have the M4 at all or whether to have the M3 serve Birtley and just use my Circular idea, which would cover Nissan, Cherry Blossom Way, Waterview Park & Teal Farm as well as Washington Village (Richmond Avenue), Pattinson North & South, Concord, Donwell (London Avenue) & The Back of Albany (Moorway) to The Galleries.
Do the residents of Ellen Wilkinson Estate need or even want a direct link to Washington? There might be some demand for it - I don't know - however much of Ellen Wilkinson Estate is relatively close to the Felling By Pass and the bus stop located there is within a reasonable walking distance for most.
If you're offering this link to Ellen Wilkinson Estate then why not the rest of Wardley? I'm sure residents nrar Manor Gardens, White Mere Gardens or Wardley Lane would appreciate a link to Washington as much as people living on Keir Hardie Avenue or Kirkwood Avenue (or then again, perhaps not)?
As for the Lakes Estate, is it really best practise to navigate a bus across a busy dual carriageway unless it is absolutely necessary? The 68 uses the Shields Road thoroughfare to get in and out of the estate for good reason, and, once again, the estate is located relative close to bus stops on the Felling By Pass and is only about a 10 minute walk from Heworth Interchange.
To attract punters onto the bus, I'd argue the journey must as quick and direct as possible. What you often suggest is lengthy and circuitous which, personally, would make me grab my keys and take the car or ride my bike.