Cambridgeshire transport strategy and a new busway to Haverhill

Faced with huge increases in the number of houses, and  population growth, in the county, Cambridgeshire County Council has warned that journeys could take up to 75% longer by 2031 if nothing is done about the transport infrastructure. Among proposals are new railway stations at Addenbrooke's (why has it taken them so long?) Fulbourn and Cherry Hinton. Reopening the railways to Haverhill and Bedford are suggested. An alternative idea for Haverhill is a guided busway alongside the A1307.

All this and more is included in an article in the Cambridge News here.

Cambridgeshire County Council source document here.

'Catch The Bus' Week 29 April - 5 May

Stagecoach is teaming up with Greener Journeys and other bus providers to encourage the public to travel by bus. We know there has already been a huge shift from cars to buses as a result of the opening of the guided busway, so it's anybody's guess how successful  'Catch the Bus' week will be.

As an inducement, Stagecoach East will be offering the chance to obtain free East Dayrider Gold tickets. These free tickets will be available  between 12.00 and 14.00 at the following places:

Monday 29 April - St Ives Town Centre
Tuesday 30 April - Cambridge Petty Cury/Market Square
Wednesday 1 May - Huntingdon Town Centre
Thursday 2 May - Peterborough Cathedral Square
Friday 3 May - Bedford outside the Harpur Centre

Look for a large green hand.

Details here.