The Tees Valley has gained government approval for a £62M upgrade of its local bus network.
The funding, of which £40M will come from the Department for Transport, will improve services on a number of major bus routes through Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Hartlepool. The scheme will see the introduction of bus lanes, realignment of road junctions to benefit buses, new parking bays, and changes to traffic signals giving priority to buses.
Passenger facilities will also be improved, including new bus shelters, increased use of CCTV and real-time information screens.
Transport minister, Sadiq Khan, said: ‘The scheme is an excellent example of effective partnership between councils and local bus operators, demonstrating what can be achieved when government and the industry work together.’
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