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    Bus Routes

    a) A3 Bus Corridor

     The A3 Bus Priority Scheme is a government funded initiative that links Clanfield with Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth along the old A3 route. Buses run every 15 minutes; their journey time has been considerably reduced by giving them bus lanes along sections of the route. Zip bus on the A3 Bus Corridor

     The aim is to provide a reliable, safe, clean and frequent bus service that will help to reduce the thousands of car journeys made into and out of Portsmouth every day. Bus operator First has purchased a new fleet of buses, which are low-floor and have disabled access. The scheme is due for completion in early 2008.

    There are a number of advantages for bus users:

    • Enhanced waiting facilities, including new high quality bus shelters with seating, lighting, CCTV, electronic real time displays with audio relay and information points giving travel details
    • Public information terminals with provision for smart card technology
    • Large print timetables and tactile paving for the visually impaired
    • High kerbs at bus stops for level access
    • Bus priority at major junctions and bus lanes to improve service reliability

    Cyclists also benefit from the following: 

    • The bus lanes are designed for cyclists to use also. The speed limits will be reduced along the route to 30mph to make it safer for cyclists.
    • Where there are no bus lanes and there is sufficient space, on- and off-road cycle routes will be provided.
    • New toucan crossings will help cyclists to cross the road
    • Additional cycle parking is being provided at local shops and churches

    Pedestrians will gain from the following:

    • New pedestrian refuges
    • Pelican crossings upgraded to puffin crossings for increased safety
    • Tactile paving on all side road crossings
    • New footway surfacing and kerbs

    Hampshire County Council have an excellent webiste devoted to the A3 Bus Corridor Scheme. This can be found at: www.hants.gov.uk/a3buscorridor/

     

    b) Other Bus Routes

    The East Hampshire District Council area is served by a number of bus companies which operate services into the main market towns of Alton, Bordon and Whitehill and Petersfield. Hampshire County Council’s ‘Connections’ Travel Guides cover the routes available in the following areas:

    • Alton and Arlesford
    • Bordon, Liphook and Whitehill
    • Havant (includes services in Horndean, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle)
    • Meon Valley
    • Petersfield

    Copies are available at libraries, tourist information centres or directly from Hampshire County Council’s Passenger Transport team at the following address:
    Passenger Transport Team, Hampshire County Council, The Castle, Winchester. Hants. SO23 8UD Telephone 01962 846992.

    Alternatively, Hampshire County Council’s Passenger Transport website gives details of bus operators and services in the East Hampshire District Council area.
    This can be found at

    www3.hants.gov.uk/passengertransport/passtrans-publictransport/environment-passengertransport-bus_services.htm