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Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Bus Services: Cycleways

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 9 March 2026 to Question 116589 on Cycling: Accidents, what the remit is of the research being undertaken by Active Travel England into floating bus stops; which organisations have been commissioned to undertake that research; and whether professionals with expertise in accessibility, including for disabled people, are involved in the design and delivery of that research.

Answer

The research that has been commissioned on floating bus stops (FBS) seeks to assess if, where and when FBS designs are appropriate in different contexts. The research has a focus on safety, accessibility and user experience and aims to improve the evidence base for FBS as well as informing future national guidance.

ATE has appointed Costain, as lead of a multi‑disciplinary consortium, to deliver the research.

The consortium includes a range of organisations with expertise in relevant fields across transport, road safety, and research. Accessibility experts are also embedded within the team. The research includes structured engagement with a wide range of users, including disabled people, through a Disability Advisory Group, ethnographic research and user testing to ensure different accessibility needs are considered throughout.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1272
Session
2026-27
Related items
Cycling: Accidents
Monday, 9 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Bus services Research Cycleways Active Travel England
Link
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