Arthur Henderson, generally credited with coming up with the concept of kerb-guided busways back in the mid-60s, died on December 4th, aged 93. He was an engineer and for a time had a consultancy as well as leading something called the "Traffic Research Centre", which owned a small fleet of vintage buses, some of which were roadworthy and were occasionally seen on roads in the Cambridge area.
I have seen it suggested that he was involved in some way with the Adelaide guided busway (opened 1986).
I knew Arthur very slightly, in a non-transport context, but had no idea of his professional accomplishments.
Perhaps other readers of this blog have their own memories, or can provide additional detail. If so, please add a comment to this post.
The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway linking St Ives, Cambridge and Trumpington opened on 7 August 2011. This blog is now closed to new posts and comments. It was set up for people who travelled the busway, either as bus passengers, or users of the cycle/footpath such as pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. The blog remains visible as a historic record. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the blog over the past decade.
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Saturday, 21 December 2019
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