Reform needed as Mayor of Cambridgeshire decries local services as ‘frequently in decline’
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is launching a survey to canvas public opinion with the intention of radically reforming its bus network.
Mayor James Palmer says: “Buses form a fundamental component of the public transport offering across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, however, the bus network that we currently have is simply not good enough.”
“Services are frequently in decline, particularly in rural or less prosperous areas, key employment areas are not linked, and bus routes are not properly integrated with other points of transport such as rail stations. This has major social impacts and harms our prosperity as it limits opportunities for those unable to travel by car.”
Beginning on November 4th, there will be a six-week survey to garner public views on the bus services.
The public will have the opportunity to feedback through a series of focus groups, and a survey that can be completed online or by phone.
The results of the survey will be used as an evidence base for what needs to change, which will be taken forward by the Authority and developed into a plan for how to improve the bus network.
Mayor Palmer adds: “Transport is something that affects everyone, so the input of the public is vitally important, and I strongly encourage people to come forward with their views on how bus services can be levelled up.”
