Countdown is the electronic information display system that provides real time bus arrival information at bus stops throughout London.
TfL is proposing to replace the old Countdown system with an entirely new system, using improved technology that updates the location of the entire bus fleet every 30 seconds. The original Countdown system was implemented at stops on a piecemeal basis rather than strategically, and with land uses and demand changes that have occurred over the last 20 years, existing Countdown signs may not be located at the most appropriate stops.
The criteria that TfL is using to assess the suitability of locations to install the new Countdown signs includes:
• Number of passengers using the bus stop
• Proximity to centres of population
• Proximity to transport interchanges
• Proximity to key local services
• Number of low frequency services
• 24h routes serving stop
TfL is proposing to replace the old Countdown system with an entirely new system, using improved technology that updates the location of the entire bus fleet every 30 seconds. The original Countdown system was implemented at stops on a piecemeal basis rather than strategically, and with land uses and demand changes that have occurred over the last 20 years, existing Countdown signs may not be located at the most appropriate stops.
The criteria that TfL is using to assess the suitability of locations to install the new Countdown signs includes:
• Number of passengers using the bus stop
• Proximity to centres of population
• Proximity to transport interchanges
• Proximity to key local services
• Number of low frequency services
• 24h routes serving stop
Some stops that already have a Countdown may be included in the new system or not and some that have not got one now will get one. If new locations are identified, they will have replace some already proposed.
On West End Lane there will be a new sign southbound at West End Green and a new one at the stop near Fawley Road. The stops northbound at Sherrif Road and Dennington Park Road are not due to be included in the new system, but could be considered.
What is odd is that on West End Lane, none of the bus stops south of Fawley Road appear on the proposals, even those by the stations or those that already have Countdown displays. I have challenged this with the Council Officers who will investigate. It is all down to TfL’s view of passenger usage, but I would have thought near the stations would have more use than those farther away and should be included in the new system.
We were only notified of these plans last week but Councillors have been asked for their comments by Monday 23rd August, so do contact us before then if you would like your views considered on which stops should be included.
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