Transport Fit For The 21st Century'
In February 2011, it was announced that the original £25 million 'Ipswich Transport Fit for the 21st Century' scheme would go ahead and funding would be available for the local councils to claim, despite government cutbacks. This scheme has since seen savings and is now expected to cost £21.5 million and is likely to have impacts on Ipswich Buses -
- Tower Ramparts Bus Station will be revamped and contain three more bays than at present.
- Many bus stops will be improved in the town centre - 'Real Time Information' will be added for the passengers benefit.
- An additional shuttle service will be set up linking the Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Education Quarter, Waterfront and Railway Station together (although not Tower Ramparts). Currently there is no information to suggest who this contract will be awarded to, although it is anticipated a hybrid electric vehicle will be used.
- Upper Brook Street will be pedestrianised, and this will see the extension of the one-way bus loop around the town centre to Upper Orwell Street.
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