Public transport Function
Bus stops and shelters (637) Service
The local authority offers advice concerning the positioning of bus stop signs and bus shelters. The provision and maintenance of bus shelters is normally the responsibility of the local transport authority.
Ferries (1715) Service
Local authorities may provide and operate ferry services where they connect key transport routes within the local authority area.
Journey planning (902) Service
Providing members of the public with a means to plan a journey to and from any address or station (bus or rail) within the local area. The planner usually includes all forms of public transport ( often including walking) and calculates the journey based on departure and arrival times.
Planned transport service changes (904) Service
Notification to the public (and usually to the local authority) of planned changes to services (routes and timetables) of local public transport.
Quality contract schemes for bus services (1778) Service
Quality contract schemes are agreements between the council and local bus operators to improve the quality of services and facilities within the scheme area. They may be between one council and a bus company or more than one of either. Typically the council will undertake to provide bus priority measures, new bus stops and/or real time information systems. In return bus operators provide new vehicles with improved levels of accessibility and environmental performance and/or enhanced driver training. They may also provide an enhanced level of service.
Real time transport information (903) Service
Provision of real time information on operating public transport. E.g. Finding out the time of the next bus using the Internet, SMS or WAP
Stations, stops and shelters (906) Service
Provision of stations (train, bus, metro etc.), interchanges, bus stops and shelters and associated facilities.
Transport service disruption information (905) Service
Notification to the public of any current travel problems causing disruption to public transport services in the local area.
Transport tickets and passes (907) Service
Provision of information on and sales of the different types of tickets and passes available for public transport in the local area
Transport timetable information (908) Service
Publication of timetables for local transport including trains, buses, metro/underground, tram and any other forms of public transport