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Safe access to bus stops and
shelters needed on Mead Way
Swindon Borough Council wants to hear from bus passengers using
the No18 along Mead Way as they investigate the possibility of FRUSTRATED UK
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As a result there is no foot-
path access or hard standing
at several stops, next to the
Spectrum building or at
Hillmead. People visiting the Ford cost implications of building foot-
or Vauxhall garages and nearby paths to stops. It’s likely to be a six
office buildings have to walk along figure sum to provide the links
the verge and wait at muddy stops. and suitable crossing points.”
Although shelters are provided He added that once officers have
by advertising company Adshel, completed their research, a report
hard standing and access would will be sent to cabinet members for
have to be provided by Swindon consideration.
Council. Phil Martlew would like to hear
“Mead Way was never originally the views of people in West Swin-
intended as a bus route,” said trans- don who use the bus stops. Mail
portation officer Phil Martlew. “At him on: [email protected]
the moment, we’re looking at the or call 466369.
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