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51 bus: Crookes councillors and First/SYPTE meeting report

Our three councillors, Sylvia Anginotti, Rob Frost and Geoff Smith, have recently met with First and South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) to discuss the 51 bus route. A report from the meeting, written by the councillors, is below. If you … Continue reading

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Broomhill roadworks to last until 4 March

The temporary traffic lights in Broomhill are not due to be removed until Monday 4 March. Work is currently underway to excavate up to 15 meters of footway to locate high voltage cables that have caused loss of power. The … Continue reading

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Do the electronic speed signs on Manchester Road really work?

Drivers on the bottom end of Manchester Road will have noticed the electronic speed indication displays (SIDs) return last month. We got in touch the council to find out what data about traffic speeds the SIDs have collected. The speed … Continue reading

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Electronic speed signs return to Manchester Road

Last week the speed indication displays returned to Manchester Road. As well as showing drivers how fast they are going, the signs display a happy face for vehicles travelling under the speed limit and a sad face for those exceeding … Continue reading

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New 51 bus timetable starts today

A new timetable for the 51 bus service starts today as part of a package of improvements to Sheffield’s bus network. Passengers have been told that the new timetable for the Crosspool service will be more resilient, with longer journey … Continue reading

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Hopes for 51 bus service to improve with new timetable

Bus operator First is expecting Crosspool’s bus service to improve with the introduction of a more resilient timetable from 28 October. In June, First admitted the 51 service fell short on punctuality. A more resilient new timetable has been designed in … Continue reading

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Your views wanted on changes to 51 bus

There are a couple of days left to submit your views on the changes to Sheffield’s bus network. As part of the proposals, the 51 bus could go via West Street instead of Broad Lane to improve its reliability. Changes … Continue reading

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First: 51 bus ‘falls short on punctuality’

First, the operator of Crosspool’s main bus service, has admitted that the 51 falls short on punctuality at certain times of day. The operator carried out a month-long review of the service and identified several issues that the timetable doesn’t … Continue reading

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Revised route and new ticketing proposed for 51 bus

The 51 bus could go via West Street instead of Broad Lane to improve its reliability as part of proposed changes to Sheffield’s bus network. It would mean that the drop-in medical centre on Rockingham Street would no longer be … Continue reading

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More temporary traffic lights cause delays on Manchester Road

Temporary traffic lights are causing delays on Manchester Road in Crosspool, on the stretch between Rivelin Valley Road and the Hagg Lane junction. The roadworks are in addition to the current disruption at the Broomhill end of Manchester Road caused … Continue reading

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