Demand Responsive Transport for Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Concepts

• road transport
• aylesbury
• public transport journey times
• aylesbury’s peak time congestion
• responsive transport
• attractive public transport solution
• flexible demand-responsive systems
• buckinghamshire council wish
• demand responsive transport service
• buckinghamshire

Location

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire:

Description

Buckinghamshire Council wish to commission a Demand Responsive Transport Service for Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. The scheme for Aylesbury focuses on improving connectivity to the rural areas surrounding Aylesbury (Weedon, Hartwell, Aston Clinton, Weston Turville and Halton) which are currently under-served by traditional bus routes. The DRT service will provide better connections to local economic, retail, education, and healthcare facilities, notably Stoke Mandeville Hospital (SMH) which is an important local employer and a key regional hospital. The six objectives of the proposed DRT service for Aylesbury, as set out in the RMF bid documents, are to: 1. Reduce public transport journey times and improve journey time reliability through flexible demand-responsive systems. 2. Remove the requirement for interchange in the town centre for cross-town journeys and the need to pay multiple operators due to a fragmented local bus market and lack of integrated ticketing. 3. Increase network coverage beyond the current fixed radial system, with improved access to SMH and areas out of the town centre. 4. Improve accessibility for all passengers, with a user-friendly and inclusive service which is flexible enough to meet users’ individual needs. 5. Contribute to tackling Aylesbury’s peak time congestion through increased modal shift by providing an attractive public transport solution that in turn contributes to carbon reduction and improved air quality. 6. Include subsidised travel to cater for an ageing population and ensure that those who qualify can benefit from the service.

Total Quantity or Scope

The scheme is for Aylesbury and focuses on improving connectivity to the rural areas surrounding Aylesbury (Weedon, Hartwell, Aston Clinton, Weston Turville and Halton) which are currently under-served by traditional bus routes. The DRT service will provide better connections to local economic, retail, education, and healthcare facilities, notably Stoke Mandeville Hospital (SMH) which is an important local employer and a key regional hospital. The six objectives of the proposed DRT service , as set out in the RMF bid documents, are to: Reduce public transport journey times and improve journey time reliability through flexible demand-responsive systems. Remove the requirement for interchange in the town centre for cross-town journeys and the need to pay multiple operators due to a fragmented local bus market and lack of integrated ticketing. Increase network coverage beyond the current fixed radial system, with improved access to SMH and areas out of the town centre. Improve accessibility for all passengers, with a user-friendly and inclusive service which is flexible enough to meet users’ individual needs. Contribute to tackling Aylesbury’s peak time congestion through increased modal shift by providing an attractive public transport solution that in turn contributes to carbon reduction and improved air quality. Include subsidised travel to cater for an ageing population and ensure that those who qualify can benefit from the service.

Renewal Options

2 x 12 months extensions

CPV Codes

• 60112000 - Public road transport services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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