How does Cambridge guided busway work?
A guided busway is usually a dedicated, buses-only route with buses running on a purpose-built track. The bus is guided along the route so that steering is automatically controlled and, like a tram, the vehicle follows a set path. The bus driver controls the speed of the vehicle.
What happened to the guided busway Cambridge?
This week police named the pedestrian who died following the collision on the busway at Sedley Taylor Road on October 26 as Kathleen Pitts, 52, of Ravensworth Gardens, Cambridge. The collision happened just after 6pm and the cause of it has not been established.
Can you cycle on the guided busway?
Cycling along the Guided Busway It is blacktopped over its entire length and can be used by horse riders (St Ives to Milton Road, Cambridge only), pedestrians and cyclists.
Can I take my bike on the guided bus?
Folding bicycles are welcome on board our buses, however we do ask that you fold them and place them in an appropriate space. If there isn’t enough space on the bus. When your folding bicycle could make the inside of the bus or its seats dirty, or could cause discomfort to other customers.
What is the advantages of a guided busway?
The advantages of guided busways over rail-based systems are: Flexibility to access city centres and feed network from outlying areas – buses can leave the guideway to provide a fully integrated door-to-door service. Lighter weight vehicles – reduced construction loading, leading to cost savings on infrastructure.
Where does the guided bus stop at Addenbrooke’s?
Addenbrooke’s Hospital has its own bus station at the Hills Road entrance to the site. The majority of buses pick up and drop off here. There are further stops around the wider biomedical campus. Or call Traveline: 0871 200 2 233.
What is an electrical busway?
Busway as defined by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is a prefabricated electrical distribution system consisting of bus bars in a protective enclosure, including straight lengths, fittings, devices and accessories.
How do you pay for the bus in Cambridge?
The Cambridgeshire bus fleet has been upgraded. It means that passengers no longer need to pay for their bus travel with cash, but can ‘wave and pay’ using speedy contactless credit or debit cards as well as Apple Pay and Android Pay.
Can you cycle on the Cambridge Guided Busway?
What time can you take bikes on trains?
Ticket to ride?
| Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) | Folding bikes allowed | Non-folding bikes allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Trains arriving into London between 7am and 10am | Yes | No |
| Trains leaving London between 7am and 10am | Yes | Yes |
| Trains arriving into London between 4pm and 7pm | Yes | Yes |
| Trains leaving London between 4pm and 7pm | Yes | No |
How long is the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway?
The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, known locally as The Busway, connects Cambridge, Huntingdon and St Ives in the English county of Cambridgeshire. It is the longest guided busway in the world, overtaking the O-Bahn Busway in Adelaide, South Australia. Two guided sections make up 16 miles (25 km) of the route.
What are the bus stations in Cambridge?
Trumpington park&ride Biomedical Campus Cambridge Rail Station Cambridge City Centre Histon & Impington Longstanton park&ride Swavesey St Ives park&ride St Ives Bus Station y 9 8 6 7 5 3 4 2 1 St Ives Cambridge Bus Station Bus Station y 1 A14 Royston 1 A10 Foxton Cambridge Ramsey Chatteris Somersham Earith Fenstanton Guided Busway changes
How do I get from Cambridge to Cambridge by Stagecoach?
Stagecoach Route B bus travelling from Cambridge on the first full day of service on the busway, 7 August 2011. Stagecoach route A operates from Trumpington Park-and-Ride site, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge City Centre, Orchard Park and St Ives.
How many buses per hour does it take to reach Cambridge?
Figures published during 2004 by Cambridgeshire County Council proposed that it would begin operation with six buses per hour and build up to 20 buses per hour into Cambridge during peak periods by 2016. Two operators, Stagecoach in The Fens and Whippet, committed to buying new buses and running commercial services on the scheme.