UK city to create rapid transit bus network

Procurement has begun on a US$305 million programme for a bus rapid transit (BRT) network in the Greater Bristol area of England, with construction anticipated to be underway by 2014. The network, which will connect commuter areas of North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, will offer a much improved public transport service to the Greater Bristol area. The three schemes that make up the BRT network are at different stages of design prior to build, providing a number of opportunities for contractors. West
July 9, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
Procurement has begun on a US$305 million programme for a bus rapid transit (BRT) network in the Greater Bristol area of England, with construction anticipated to be underway by 2014.

The network, which will connect commuter areas of North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, will offer a much improved public transport service to the Greater Bristol area. The three schemes that make up the BRT network are at different stages of design prior to build, providing a number of opportunities for contractors. West of England has developed a joint procurement strategy with the help of UK engineering consultants WSP to ensure procurement and operational activities are joined up across all the local authorities involved.

The procurement routes include seven design and build contracts covering the guided busway and key structures, as well as an overall design and build for the South Bristol Link. All tenders and notices for North Fringe to Hengrove Package and the Ashton Vale to Temple Meads route will be made available on the Bristol City Council website. The Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) notification for the seven design and build contracts is underway.

Related Content

  • Daktronics adds strength to global operations
    August 26, 2014
    A talking point on the Daktronics booth at the ITS World Congress Detroit will be the implications of the company’s recently announced agreement to purchase Data Display, a transportation focused display company. Data Display has manufacturing and engineering capabilities in Ireland and has served customers across the European Union and United States. With a focus in the mass transit industry for more than 30 years, Data Display specialises in providing electronic displays for real-time passenger informati
    Read More
  • Michigan DoT implements truck parking initiative
    September 9, 2014
    A new project is balancing up the needs of truckers wanting a break from the road and the availability of parking spots in Michigan. Commercial truck drivers typically require around 30 minutes to find somewhere to stop for a rest. They frequently find that the five public rest areas on the heavily-trafficked 129-mile stretch of I-94 in southwest Michigan, which carries around 10,000 trucks a day in the Canada-Detroit-Chicago corridor, are full.
    Read More
  • FTA calls for greater reliability on road network following improvements at Dartford
    October 14, 2015
    Drivers using the Dartford Crossing at peak times are saving around an hour and a half every week thanks to Dart Charge, according to Highways England. New figures released by Highways England show that journeys over the Dartford Crossing, which cost £62million (US$95 million) to convert to free-flow tolling, are up to 56 per cent faster than before payment barriers were removed. Drivers at peak times save up to 14 minutes southbound and seven minutes northbound.
    Read More
  • ‘Green bus’ guide launched
    November 2, 2016
    The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has launched the Low Emission Bus (LEB) Guide, which aims to be a vital reference for bus operators and local authorities, providing an overview of the benefits of a range of low emission fuels and technologies that reduce both air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The Guide is intended to equip bus operators and local authorities with information to aid purchasing decisions, and encourage the adoption of the most appropriate low emission bus technology a
    Read More

Highlighted Content