A week left to have your say on operation of Hull’s bus lanes

UNDER REVIEW: People are being invited to have their say on the operation of Hull’s bus lanes

By Simon Bristow

Residents, businesses and other stakeholders have a week left to have their say on proposals to alter the operating times of Hull’s bus lanes. 

An online survey is available for people to give feedback on which routes with bus lanes in and out of the city they use, how and when they use them, and to provide views about bus lane operating times, including on the proposals to return them to peak time only. 

Should the proposals be implemented, the bus lanes would operate from 7am to 9.30am inbound and from 4pm to 6.30pm outbound. Outside of these times they would be open to all traffic. 

Councillor Mark Ieronimo, Hull City Council portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways, said: “We would like to thank all our residents who have completed the survey so far and that have taken the opportunity to attend one of the six drop-in sessions that have been held around the city during June and July. 

“This consultation has been undertaken to ensure we meet the statutory guidance set out by the Department for Transport, which requires us to engage with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders on any proposals to implement, amend or remove an active travel scheme, such as bus lane operating times. 

“We would encourage anyone who has yet to have their say to complete the survey before the end of the month.” 

After the consultation a report will be produced for consideration by the council’s cabinet, with a decision being made in October. 

The consultation runs until Monday 31 July, with the online survey available to access by visiting the council’s People’s Panel, here. 

Every completed survey is entered into a prize draw to win up to £250 in high street shopping vouchers. Anyone wishing to enter should leave their contact details at the end of the survey.  

All answers are anonymous and remain confidential. 

You can also view the survey and drawings for the proposals, on Commonplace.

If the cabinet grants approval a traffic regulation order (TRO) will be made, followed by a formal objection period of 21 days. Should no objections be received, the aim would be to implement any new bus lane operating times in the New Year following changes to any signage.