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BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Preston Bus station parking charges to increase by 20%
The cost of parking at Preston bus station is to increase by 20%, councillors have will be the first price rise in nine years at the 600-space multi-storey County Council's cabinet approved the move, which will apply for both pay-and-display tickets and pre-paid permits, to fully cover the car park's running Local Democracy Reporting Service said the new £1.90 charge for a two-hour stay – up from £1.60 – would still respectively be 10p and 30p cheaper than parking in the multi-storeys at St. George's Shopping Centre and on Syke Street in Avenham. It said parking at the bus station would also be less expensive than doing so either at the Fishergate Shopping Centre or on Hill the 2024-25 financial year, the bus station car park was used 129,000 times, with revenues of nearly £436,000 generated. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Council's pigeon-proofing measures at bus station
A council has taken steps to stop pigeons from nesting and creating mess at a bus station in Lincoln. The City of Lincoln Council has installed a series of pigeon deterrents and will increase the number of bins at Lincoln Central Bus Station. The birds' presence had caused hygiene concerns and had impacted the overall experience for bus users, a spokesperson for the authority said. Councillor Joshua Wells said: "Regular bus users have previously raised their concerns and now, thanks to the new measures, the building is proving to be a more appealing space." A net and rounded spikes were installed in the open-plan station to stop pigeons from accessing certain areas and nesting on the ledges and beams. Wells added that more bins will be put in place and encouraged station users to dispose of waste effectively to "help keep the area clean and discourage the pigeons from returning". A council spokesperson said the measures were chosen as they "effectively discourage pigeons from roosting or nesting without causing them harm". They added that the deterrents have already seen a "significant reduction" in the number of pigeons in the station. The council said they will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the deterrents. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Pigeon stuck in wall for a week ruffles feathers Fines considered for people who feed pigeons Don't feed pigeons at war memorial - veterans Top gun Maverick swoops in to end pigeon chaos City of Lincoln Council
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Stevenage bus station art approved despite cyclists' concerns
A sculpture is to be put up outside a bus station despite concerns raised by a cycling Borough Council's planning committee have approved plans for the 2.5m (about 8ft) artwork, showing three stacked rocks, to be installed outside the entrance to Stevenage Borcherds, of Cycling UK Stevenage, said she was not against the work but the location was not council officers said they had consulted both the highways authority and their engineers, and the location "would meet guidance for the space left between the sculpture and the edges of footpaths". Ms Borcherds said: "The concerns we are raising are entirely related to the location and certainly not the artwork itself."People approaching the junction from all directions need to be able to see each other to share the space safely."The work was commissioned by the council from community group Junction 7 the planning committee meeting, Labour councillor Lynda Guy suggested the "great" sculpture could be placed on the other side of the bus station rather than being "plonked" down in the intended location, the Local Democracy Reporting Service Democrat Stephen Booth, the leader of the opposition, suggested it could be moved "to front the actual bus station so that passers-by, motorists will see it and it would be a more suitable location".The artwork is part of a wider scheme featuring mosaics "which will all tell a story with regards to Stevenage history and also personal journeys of the residents living in Stevenage", said planning officer Ailsa Davis. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CTV News
04-06-2025
- CTV News
Temporary bus station set up at Conestoga Mall during construction
Bus users at Conestoga Mall will need to hop onboard at a temporary bus station while Grand River Transit makes improvements to its current platform. The transit service is laying down fresh concrete at the bus island and upgrading the crosswalks. Other improvements include new tactile edges along the bus bays, new tactile surfaces for navigating the station, new shelters, passenger information displays, a fare vending machine, security cameras and lighting. Construction will start in mid-June and is expected to take approximately three months. During that time, the bus platforms will be closed, and buses will pick up passengers at a temporary station north of Sport Check. ION train service will not be affected.
Times of Oman
04-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Agreement signed to develop integrated bus public transport hub in Al Buraimi
Muscat - Al Buraimi Governorate and Mwasalat Company today signed a cooperation agreement to develop an integrated bus public transport hub in the Al Uqda Al Shamaliyah area of Al Buraimi Governorate. The project includes the development of a modern, integrated transport station spanning 56,000 square meters. The station will feature an eco-friendly design, offering intercity and intracity passenger transport services, along with advanced facilities such as a smart taxi station, a micro-mobility station, air-conditioned waiting halls, dedicated bus bays, transport operator offices, retail outlets, logistics facilities, and parking spaces for both cars and buses. The agreement was signed under the auspices of Eng. Khamis Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology for Transport. Dr. Hamad Ahmed Al Busaidi, Governor of Al Buraimi, signed the agreement on behalf of the governorate, while Eng. Badr Mohammed Al Nadabi, CEO of Mwasalat, signed on behalf of the company. The agreement aims to enhance public transport infrastructure in the governorate and improve road transport services in line with Oman Vision 2040. It stipulates that Mwasalat will serve as the technical arm of the project, responsible for developing design standards, overseeing implementation, and operating and managing public transport facilities upon completion. Meanwhile, the governorate will allocate the necessary budget for infrastructure and facilitate administrative and regulatory procedures, including land-use adjustments and designating the station as the exclusive hub for mass transit services in the governorate. The Governor of Al Buraimi stated that the establishment of an integrated bus transport hub in the governorate will serve a large segment of public transport users and boost economic indicators. He noted that there are approximately 12 daily bus trips on the Muscat-Al Buraimi route, in addition to the route between Muscat and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, which passes through Al Buraimi Governorate. For his part, Eng. Badr Mohammed Al Nadabi, CEO of Mwasalat, explained that the agreement includes investment aspects, with a tender to be issued for investment in the station's development. Implementation is expected to begin within the next three months, with completion targeted within three years.
