Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 May 2003. It was answered by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 2003.

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Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

Question

With regard to the proposed guided busway in Cambridgeshire: (a) under what regulations it will be required to be constructed and operated; (b) whether the level crossing design and operations for guided busway across roads will differ from rail level crossings; (c) who will be responsible for installing and maintaining fencing, and to what standard; (d) whether pedestrians will be allowed to cross the guided busway at uncontrolled crossings; (e) what responsibilities the Health and Safety Executive will have for the design and operations; (f) whether the guided busway will require a safety case; and (g) what is the proposed frequency of operation of the guided buses. [HL 2576].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2576; 647 c140WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Accountability Bus services Construction Design Health and Safety Executive Level crossings Rapid transit systems Pedestrians Standards Safety Roads Repairs and maintenance Walls and fences Cambridgeshire