Integrated Passenger Transport Policy - Worcestershire County ...

5.1.1 There is clear evidence that enhancing passenger transport infrastructure has a major role inimproving conditions for existing and potential rail and bus users. This section establishes a‚Worcestershire Standard‛ for each broad category of passenger transport infrastructure, includingrail stations. This is to provide clear guidance on the ‚outcomes‛ (the quality of facility &management) to be delivered by each category of passenger transport infrastructure. These are the"Worcestershire Standard" for:Multi-Modal Interchanges (Main Rail & Main Bus Stations, Parkway Stations and Coachways)Minor Rail, Bus and Coach Stations and Intra-modal InterchangesPark & Ride InterchangesRoadside Bus InfrastructureWorcestershire County Council will work with passenger transport operators, infrastructureproviders, land use planners and private sector businesses and developers to improve facilitiesfor existing and potential passenger transport users, increase travel choice and encourage modalswitching to sustainable modes, particularly within congested urban areas and along key interurbancorridors.5.1.2 Details of the "Worcestershire Standard" will be provided in a Worcestershire Passenger TransportInfrastructure Design Guide, which will be delivered early during the LTP3 plan period.5.2.1 In Worcestershire, there are a small number of locations where established bus stops are recognisedby existing bus passengers and bus operators alike, but no suitable infrastructure is in place toindicate the existence of a bus stop for prospective passengers. Existing passengers may be aware ofthese locations due to local knowledge; however the lack of visible infrastructure indicating theexistence of stops acts as a barrier for prospective passengers, and particularly for those unfamiliarwith an area.Worcestershire County Council will work with partners including Parish Councils, bus operatorsand elected members to identify established bus stopping locations which have no formal busstop infrastructure and, subject to funding availability and road safety or other amenity concerns,will work towards providing the appropriate infrastructure.