(05 Aug 2023, 12:10 pm)Storx wrote Didn't even realise that would was getting built, even better for that 20/20A suggestion then. Sure the half hourly 35, 15 minute walk away will be good enough though.
Buses around are that are generally poor though unless you happen to live on the X1 corridor, reminds me of another area (Birtley).
And because of the existing road infrastructure around there, a load of additional housing and retail will do nowt to help the reliability of the existing services in the area.
The 2, 78, X1 and 35 will be absolutely hammered (more so than they are now), particularly during peaks because they inevitably won't meet the needs of the thousands of people moving to Barnwell, Philip and Herrington.
The operators need to be pro-active here. It's a huge opportunity for them to build a commercial network and offer alternatives to the car in that particular area.
Alas... I think we all know what will happen.
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2...velopment/
https://www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/new-homes...ngton-view
https://www.persimmonhomes.com/new-homes...ton-grange
https://committees.sunderland.gov.uk/com...%2Bg%3D%3D&rUzwRPf%2BZ3zd4E7Ikn8Lyw%3D%3D=pwRE6AGJFLDNlh225F5QMaQWCtPHwdhUfCZ%2FLUQzgA2uL5jNRG4jdQ%3D%3D&mCTIbCubSFfXsDGW9IXnlg%3D%3D=hFflUdN3100%3D&kCx1AnS9%2FpWZQ40DXFvdEw%3D%3D=hFflUdN3100%3D&uJovDxwdjMPoYv%2BAJvYtyA%3D%3D=ctNJFf55vVA%3D&FgPlIEJYlotS%2BYGoBi5olA%3D%3D=NHdURQburHA%3D&d9Qjj0ag1Pd993jsyOJqFvmyB7X0CSQK=ctNJFf55vVA%3D&WGewmoAfeNR9xqBux0r1Q8Za60lavYmz=ctNJFf55vVA%3D&WGewmoAfeNQ16B2MHuCpMRKZMwaG1PaO=ctNJFf55vVA%3D
Interesting comments from Nexus in the final link:
Nexus stated that discussions have already taken place with the Applicant, and they are satisfied that the proposed bus stop infrastructure improvements and the introduction of new bus stop locations within the development site will help to increase the amenity and comfort of residents and employees on the development site. The development, along with the construction of the new link road would alter the entire dynamic of travel patterns within the area and as a consequence Nexus has agreed that strategic reviews of public transport demand and secured bus services will take place at key intervals during the delivery phase (in particular once the link road has been completed). Discussions have taken place between Nexus and the Applicant regarding the potential to redirect secured bus services through the new link road. This option would depend on the propensity of commercial operators to serve the development. In this respect Nexus have stated that Go North East have been involved in these discussions and have indicated that there is potential to serve the development commercially, depending on demand and occupancy levels (there may not be sufficient demand during the early phases to warrant a commercial service but the existence of the link road would provide an attractive routing option for some services heading from and towards the Sunderland area). Nexus also commented on the content of travel plans that they should include provision for offering incentives to residents, employer and employees to encourage the use of public transport options. Finally, the road works (roundabout construction and traffic signal and junction works) which will take place on Philadelphia Lane and the B1286 will inevitably result in some disruption to the normal flow of traffic in the area and as such Nexus have stated that they must be informed at the earliest opportunity of the nature and timescales of any works along with arrangements for mitigation and traffic control.