PALACE BUS STOPS SET TO BE MOVED

27.10.03

Bus stops are set to be re-sited around Alexandra Palace following complaints from local residents and Lib Dem councillors that the stops were too close together. London Bus bosses have confirmed the plans to move the stops on Alexandra Park Road, which are barely 150 yards apart, in a letter to Cllr Lynne Featherstone after the Lib Dems brought the issue to Transport for London's attention.

Cllr Featherstone, who sits on the Transport for London committee at the GLA is pleased that London Buses are listening to those who use the service:

"I am glad to see that London Buses are willing to adapt their service to suit the users. We Lib Dems have passed on comments from the service users that the stops are too close together and London Buses appear to be acting on this."

Lib Dem and Alexandra ward councillor, Susan Oatway adds:

"This is a busy road at peak times and buses stopping less than 150 yards apart merely adds to the congestion problem. It seems to make sense to listen to the users and review the current locations."

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