New shelters among several bus stop improvements made across Lincolnshire

Bus passengers across Lincolnshire are benefiting from a series of improvements to bus stops and shelters, says Lincolnshire County Council (LCC).

Since early August, ten new bus shelters and 33 new bus stop poles have been installed, while a further four shelters have been refurbished - including work at Chapel St Leonards and Dogdyke.

“The work is helping to make bus journeys easier and more comfortable by providing better waiting facilities, clearer information and improved accessibility for passengers,” an LCC spokesperson said. “In some locations, the upgrades also create clearer stopping points for buses, making it simpler for passengers to board services and easier for drivers to identify where they need to stop.

One of the latest schemes has been completed in Chapel St Leonards, where a new bus shelter has been installed. The work was carried out after the peak tourist season to minimise disruption and has provided passengers with improved seating and a more welcoming place to wait. The shelter builds on earlier improvements at the site, including real-time passenger information (an electronic timetable board) and an audio information point installed last year.

Further improvements have also been delivered in Dogdyke following a review of bus stopping arrangements in the village. The scheme included new bus stop infrastructure, footpath improvements, hardstanding waiting areas and timetable displays. Together, the changes make accessing bus services easier for residents and visitors while providing clearer and safer stopping locations for buses.

The council said the Dogdyke project was undertaken after a member of the public reported an issue via the council’s Fix My Street platform in January which led to a review of the bus stopping arrangements in the village.

The latest works form part of Lincolnshire County Council's wider programme to improve bus infrastructure across the county and support the long-term use of public transport.

Coun Sean Matthews, Leader of LCC, said: "People need to know where to wait, they need information they can rely on and they need facilities that are safe and comfortable to use.

"That's why we're continuing to invest in bus stops and shelters across Lincolnshire. These improvements may seem straightforward, but they make a real difference to passengers and help remove some of the barriers that put people off using public transport.

"The projects in Chapel St Leonards and Dogdyke are good examples of how relatively simple changes can improve the experience for local residents and visitors alike. We'll continue looking at where further improvements can have the greatest benefit."

The improvements have been funded through the Government's Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding allocation.