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CLondoner92 (New Account)CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk
2024-11-25

#TfL Freedom of Information release:
Use of #Fastrack (#BRT) #Busways for #London Buses in #Kent - including agreement between Kent County Council and Transport for London
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare
democracy.kent.gov.uk/document

The document is a formal letter regarding the agreement for bus access on Dartford Fastrack Busway for Transport for London’s Bus Route 96. It includes terms and conditions about bus access, featuring text in a standard black font on a white background. The letter outlines specific conditions under which bus access is granted, mentioning the need for continuous review and certain route restrictions. A note about temporary arrangements is also included. The document specifies the requirements for using the Fastrack logo, indicating that all vehicles must display a sticker with particular wording. At the bottom left corner, there is a logo or watermark that reads "kent.gov.uk" in white text on a grey background strip.The image is a black and white document featuring a map and textual information. At the top, there’s a heading: "Appendix A. Map of Permitted Fastrack Busway Use for Route 96." Below the heading is a simplistic map showing a winding route indicative of Bus 96’s path on the Fastrack Busway. The map includes small blocks of text within, describing restrictions and access conditions. Below the map, there is a note about temporary access to Salisbury Road while safety assessments are ongoing. Further down, more instructions discuss the display requirements for a Fastrack B logo on Bus 96. At the bottom, there is a logo for "Fastrack" in bold lettering and the phrase "Working in Partnership with" nearby.The image is a document titled "Appendix C. Approximate Annual Local 96 Departures Requiring Fastrack Busway Use." It contains a table with data on Route 96 departures, organised into columns and rows. The columns are labelled "Route 96 16/17 Departures," "M-F," "Sat & GF," "Sun & BH," and "Total." The rows detail departures from "Bluewater to Dartford" and "Dartford to Bluewater" with figures 132, 120, 82, 131, 120, and 84 respectively. Another set of rows specifies "Number of Days" for "250" on M-F, "56" on Sat & Good Friday, "58" on Sun & BH, totalling "364." "Annual Trips" are recorded as "65,750" for M-F, "13,440" for Sat & Good Friday, "9,628" for Sun & BH, culminating in a total of "88,818." Below the table, there is a heading "Calculation for Charge:" followed by bullet points detailing various distances and costs related to the buswayThe image displays a table titled "Table 3. Fastrack Annual Budget (2025 Base Figures at 25% Mode Share)." It comprises three columns labelled "Item," "Income (£)," "Cost (£)," and "Running Total (£)." Various financial items are listed, each showing the associated income, cost, and running total, some of which are negative and highlighted in red. Specific entries include the annual operating cost for buses, operator profit margin, and maintenance costs, along with different revenue sources and contributions. The table concludes with a "Forecast Surplus" section, outlining desired payments and reserves.
Lachlan Stevenslachlanstevens@mastodon.au
2023-02-09

Busways North West - services (especially in peak hour) decimated by a botched privatisation, and drivers that decide they don't feel like picking up passengers, so stick on the old "Set Down Only" sign and make eye contact as their empty bus sails past.

#sydney #SydneyBuses #busways #privatisation #PublicTransport

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