1. Cambourne to Cambridge Better Bus Journeys: On Road Option
LLF
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2. October 2016 What did this Board decision mean?
Officers looked at the City Deal and stated policy objectives of the local councils
Officers summarised the early work done on the route options
Officers recommended that there was reason to consider further the best quality public transport scheme between Cambourne and Cambridge
The best public transport scheme was considered to be in principle a segregated bus way between Cambourne and Cambridge
However such a scheme needed to be fully assessed in order to see if a business case in the public interest existed for it
That full assessment would include further analysis and consultation on specific route alignments
This is a summary of the Shortlisted options in these areas

3. The ‘on road option’
The October 2016 report included the following (para 75)
In line with TAG (DfT) guidance, it will be necessary to continue to develop a lower cost option for comparative purposes to inform further decision that the City Deal Executive Board will be required to consider. As such Option 1 (on line option) will also continue to be assessed but not included in further consultation.

4. What does this mean?
An ‘on road’ option WILL be fully assessed in its own right
The ‘on road’ option informs the business case assessment for the Option 3/3a
An on road option could
A) Out perform Option 3/3a
B) Be as good as Option 3/3a
C) Be slightly less good than Option 3/3a
D) Be a lot less good than Option 3/3a
The business case will balance these considerations as part of the ‘5 cases’ assessment in line with DfT guidance

5. Cambourne to Cambridge Better Bus Journeys – Option 1
Option 1 Improvement to bus services, which will run along existing roads.
No bus priority is proposed on the existing A428 dual carriageway.
Signalisation of Madingley Mulch roundabout Eastbound bus
lanes from Madingley Mulch roundabout to Lady Margaret Road.

6. Option 1
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8. Option 1
American cemetery access
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9. Option 1 Break for Cambridge Road junction Carriageway realigned
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10. Option 1
Bus gate
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11. Option 1 – M11 Bus Gate
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12. Option 1 – Junctions around M11
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13. Option 1
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14. Option 1
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15. Option 1
Priority at Grange Road junction
Bus gate
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16. Option 1 Low cost compared with other options 1 2 3 4
Near-side lane may be used by cyclists
Minimal disruption during construction
Conflict with vehicles accessing properties
Minimal land purchase required
No physical segregation from general traffic so open to abuse
Flexible - can be implemented in sections where needed
Bus priority in one direction, AM benefits only
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17. Option 6
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18. Option 6
Tidal
Direction of traffic flow can be changed dependant upon demand
Regular gantries required, as shown
Lack of similar tidal bus lanes nationally
Type approval may be required
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19. Option 6 Bus priority in both directions 1 2 3 4
Gantry's will give the route a more urban feel
Less likely to be used by cyclists than a near side bus lane
No physical segregation from general traffic so open to abuse
No conflict at property accesses if centrally located
If located centrally, more disruption during construction and unable to access bus stops
Direction of flow can be altered to suit demand
Additional signal controlled junctions required
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20. Citi 4 – Existing Services and Journey Times
Cambourne
Hardwick
Inglewood (Madingley Mulch)
Cambridge West
Drummer Street
AM PEAK 44
Minutes
Cambourne
Hardwick
Inglewood (Madingley Mulch)
Cambridge West
Drummer Street
OFF PEAK 27
Minutes
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21. Option 1 – Services and Journey Times
Cambourne
Bourn
Hardwick
Madingley Mulch Park & Ride
Cambridge West
Drummer Street
AM PEAK - STOPPING SERVICE 31
Minutes
Madingley Mulch Park & Ride
Cambridge West
Drummer Street
AM PEAK - PARK AND RIDE SERVICE 18
Minutes
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22. Scotland Road Park and Ride
Option 6 – Services and Journey Times
Cambourne
Cambridge West
Drummer Street
AM PEAK - EXPRESS SERVICE 27
Minutes
Cambourne
Scotland Road Park and Ride
Hardwick
Cambridge West
Drummer Street
AM PEAK STOPPING SERVICE 41
Minutes
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