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To West Bridgford (Gamston)
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From Nottingham Station the route would run along
Arkwright Walk, over Trent Bridge and
follow Bridgford Road/Central Avenue into West Bridgford Town Centre. It would then continue along Davies Road and alongside Radcliffe Road to a new Park and Ride site near the A52 at Gamston. |
From Nottingham Station the route would run along Arkwright Walk, over Trent Bridge and follow Bridgford Road/Central Avenue into West Bridgford Town Centre. It would then continue along Rectory Road and Musters Road to a possible new development site at Sharphill Wood and a new Park and Ride site near Melton Road/A52 junction. | ||
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Links important transport destinations of West Bridgford Town Centre and the major sports grounds and offices around Trent Bridge to the City Centre. |
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important transport destinations of West Bridgford Town Centre and
the major sports grounds and offices around Trent Bridge to the City
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Slightly quicker end-to-end journey time than Sharphill Wood route. |
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Slightly slower end-to-end journey time than Gamston route. | |
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Route has more separation from other traffic than
Sharphill Wood route, although it still has
high levels of on-street running. Route would serve a new Park and Ride site at Gamston, which would help to relieve congestion on the A52. This Park and Ride site may be built in advance of the tram and would be initially served by buses. |
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Route has little separation from other traffic. Route would possibly serve a new Park and Ride site, which would help to relieve congestion from the A606. | |
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Lower construction and running costs than Sharphill
Wood route.
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Higher construction and running cost than Gamston route. | |
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Similar passenger numbers to Sharphill Wood route.
Would serve residential areas in the east of West Bridgford. Overall, economic benefits are limited due to modest journey time savings when compared to cars and buses. |
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Similar passenger numbers to Gamston route. Would serve the residential area in the south of West Bridgford and the possible new residential and commercial development site at Sharphill Wood. Overall economic benefits are limited due to modest journey time savings when compared to cars and buses. |
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Route would operate along the pedestrianised Arkwright
Walk and Central Avenue. Impact on the Grade II listed Trent Bridge
and the setting of the old Trent Bridge Ancient Monument. Park and
Ride site and some track would be in Green Belt. Careful design
would be needed to minimise disturbance in the vicinity of the Grantham
Canal.
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Route would operate
along the pedestrianised Arkwright Walk and Central Avenue. Impact on the Grade II listed Trent Bridge and the setting of the old Trent Bridge Ancient Monument. Route would enter fields as part of the possible development site at Sharphill Wood. |
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Minimal private land would be required.
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Minimal private land would be required. | |
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Operating with existing traffic
over Trent Bridge would require wider traffic lanes than present.
This would require Trent Bridge to be widened although the existing
appearance could be retained. A new bridge would be required to
cross over the Grantham Canal.
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Operating with existing traffic over Trent Bridge would require wider traffic lanes than present. This would require Trent Bridge to be widened although the existing appearance could be retained. | |
The information above reflects criteria used to judge routes (see key). The full reports to the County and City Councils which provide more information on route choices are available for download here.
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