What type of rapid transit?
Independent consultants undertook a review of available technology including Light Weight Tram and Tramtrain to ensure the most appropriate transport mode was proposed for this route. Bus-based rapid transit was evaluated as the best solution. It delivers the benefits of other transit technologies but is more flexible, cost effective and can be delivered within the current programme and available funding from Government. The project will investigate technologies that could replace conventional diesel buses on the core system from Long Ashton Park & Ride to the City Centre. We are committed to exploring the potential range of alternative fuels for the core service, and feeder services would need to meet quality thresholds. These would offer considerable environmental improvements with lower noise levels, fewer greenhouse gas emissions and less harmful local pollutants.
