Cambourne to Cambridge Busway

[nerd]

http://www.gccitydeal.co.uk/citydeal/info/2/transport/1/transport_projects_and_consultations/2

The preferred option is set out in the 'Quick Guide' paper. What is proposed is a dedicated bus-only road running south of the current A428.

Publicity states that it won't use guide-wheels and tracks; just a standard road for buses only (as per Gosport, or Runcorn).

But I can't find from the papers why the decision was made not to go for a second tracked guideway - as the options paper apparently evaluated the proposals applying guideway costs.

Does anyone know?

maybe:

- guided track costs too high; with no concomitant benefit?
- bad experience of poor constructon standards on the existing guideway?
- easier legally to build a road than a guideway - no need for a TWA order?

but someone must know the reason.

 

[ChrisPJ]

Bloody nose from the experience last time around I expect!

 

[WatcherZero]

Probably because they are value engineering the **** out of it. Their 'preferred' option has a BCR of 0.2 which is abysmal, but the other options are even worse;

Option 2: 0.489
Option 4: 0.043
Option 5: 0.054

Note that in the executive report for councillors they neglect to mention Option 1 the do minimum option (no new infrastructure just improve existing bus shelters) which has a BCR of 1.22 which is far superior.