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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Bus Services: Cycleways

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 5 March 2026 to Question 116791, on what date the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) was first asked to provide input on the guidance entitled Floating Bus Stops: Provision and Design; when that input was received; and what recommendations DPTAC made to Ministers.

Answer

On 9 August 2024, the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) issued an advice note on floating bus stops following the publication of research by Living Streets. Officials working on the floating bus stop guidance were aware of this advice.

DfT officials met with DPTAC before the guidance was drafted, and consulted them throughout the development of the guidance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120922
Session
2024-26
Related items
Bus Services: Cycleways
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Bus services Design Equality Impact assessments Cycleways
Link
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