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Gloucestershire Approves £1.25M for Rapid Bus Network Linking Cheltenham and Gloucester
4 Nov
Summary
- Gloucestershire County Council approves £1.25M to develop rapid bus service
- Buses to run every 10 minutes between Cheltenham and Gloucester
- Rapid transit plan aims to improve public transport access across the county
In a move to enhance public transportation in Gloucestershire, the county council has approved £1.25 million to start developing a rapid bus service connecting the two largest urban areas, Cheltenham and Gloucester. The plan calls for buses to run every 10 minutes between the two cities, providing high-quality, zero-emission public transport across the center of the county.
The proposed network would ultimately link Bishop's Cleeve with Quedgeley via Cheltenham and Gloucester, forming the backbone of the county's express bus system. Council officials say the rapid transit initiative aims to improve access to public transport not only in the two major cities but also in the surrounding rural areas.
Sustainable transport and strategic highways cabinet member Roger Whyborn praised the work done by council officers on the project, stating, "We need to start providing seriously good public transport everywhere across the county." The initial focus will be on the Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Tewkesbury areas, where future housing developments are planned.
