Littleton Parish Council
Additional A51 Highways Issues Jan. 2008
BUS SHELTERS
The A51 is recognised as one of the busiest highways leading into and out of Chester City
Centre yet, those using Public Transport are provided with no protection from the elements
whilst awaiting the arrival of buses & coaches.
During this particularly wet winter people waiting at the bus-stops along the A51 have been
exposed to regular soakings, not only from the natural downpour of heavy rain, but also from
the spray generated by passing HGV’s, Vans & Buses. This is affecting the following:
 Children/Students waiting for school buses to arrive and getting to school soaked.
 Staff ending their shift work at the local Residential Homes & travelling home using
public transport.
 Old age pensioners & other members of the local community using Public Transport
for access to the City & other areas.
Proposal
That the Parish Council request the provision of glass fronted bus-shelters to the 6 bus-stops
along the A51 for the benefit of those using the Public Transport system, something which
both Local & National Government are trying to encourage as an environmentally effective
means of transport.
JOHN LYON
LITTLETON PARISH COUNCIL
1
JAN 2008