Brand new bus station for Stevenage
With Stevenage Borough Council, the new transport interchange is a key part of the town’s growth. Construction started in late 2020, funded by a £9.6 million Local Growth Fund Investment from Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). This brand new modern transport facility speeds up connections and provides seamless access to the nearby train station. The new interchange includes an extensive canopy with a large glazed screen and automatic doors for easy passenger access. Passenger experience is a key focus, the modern facilities include
- climate-controlled waiting area with seating
- live passenger information boards
- fully accessible toilet and changing facilities
- unisex toilets
- baby changing facilities
External work includes pathways to link the bus interchange, town square and the train station. This will ensure a clear connection between the existing cycle network, the bus and rail networks and provide integrated links between Stevenage’s main transport hubs.
Cllr Sharon Taylor OBE, Leader of Stevenage Borough Council and Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, said:
“This is a really exciting development for Stevenage, offering our communities and visitors an improved bus experience right in the centre of the town. The opening of the award-winning Interchange brings with it modern facilities, an improved public realm and increased accessibility between our main transport hubs. Furthermore, this marks a pivotal moment in our wider regeneration programme. We would like to thank all of our partners for helping us to achieve this”. This is part of a 20-year, £1bn regeneration programme currently underway in Stevenage. Designed by Stephen George + Partners (SGP), the Bus Interchange was recently awarded ‘Project of the Year’ at the Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire Constructing Excellence Club Awards 2022. The awards highlight design and innovation in construction.
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