Michael_N

One of the main reasons and bonus of this, is the majority of buses, along with the trams stiil serve this area really well - which is why I could never understand why shops were been moved and spread across the city centre even further, down towards The Moor. Fargate is also ripe for development and of good central location. The railway and bus station is also close by. The old Castle and Sheaf Markets were in a much better location, but like said, they needed bulldozing back in the 90s. Just a shame they couldn't have remained in the same local area. Can't remember the last time I personally ventured down The Moor, always feels out of the way and like it's not even "town" as such.

With 84 instead of 9, will anything ever get done? Hard enough to get 9 to probably agree on issues, let alone 84... "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" springs to mind.

A similar thing happens from Bank Street onto Castle Street down by Snig Hill. Usually taxi's and delivery cars/vans. I've also noted a number of junctions where if a red light is on for ahead, cars are turning left, then doing a u-turn to then proceed as they would. Can't fault people personally especially when traffic is light. I know Attercliffe Common is common for this, along with red light jumping as the signals are all out of sync. Derek Dooley Way can be just as bad, as if not driving at 40mph+ you won't get through all the green signals. This is common knowledge and why speeding is quite notorious along here.

Just to add to previous comments, Arundel Gate wouldn't be so bad for a main bus hub, if it actually had proper bus stops with shelters/real time info/seating and lighting like the stops on Pinstone Street & Leopold Street had. The barricades into the carriageway are a waste of time and just cause congestion and inconvenience for everyone. I am yet to see anyone wait for a bus out in the barricaded sections like they were "supposedly" designed to do. Should be removed and put back to how they were prior to covid. Another point in relation to the Connecting Sheffield proposal which I couldn't quite grasp is why a bus gate was going to be introduced northbound where the carriageway is 3 lanes wide already (bus stop laybys, bus lane and then another general lane) rather than the other direction where there isn't ample bus stop laybys and only 1 lane for all traffic to mix!

Depending which area/direction your coming from, could always use a Park & Ride site or even park somewhere free close to town and do the last leg on a bus (say Duke Street area and then jump on a 120 for a 10 min journey through town up to Hallamshire).

Don't know why they didn't just put a mini-roundabout at the Lady's Bridge/Wicker/Blonk Street crossroads. Would've been a lot safer and easier for everyone.

Bang on. Quality response and what many are thinking. This is the reason why many now don't find travelling into town appealing.

Consultation for the scheme closes tomorrow, Friday 16 April 2021.

Pretty much. Says a lot when even Meadowhall is better connected and catered by public transport than the city centre. SCC seem hell bent on turning all roads into cycle ways... How long before the Parkway has 1 lane removed for a cycle super highway?

BUMP. Don't forget to have your say before the consultation closes.

Sheffield... the new Rotherham town centre! Such a shame.

You'd have thought with this costing the tax payer even more money, they would've rounded it up to £1 for all under 21s single fare.

Powells have won the tender for the tram replacement service over the Easter Weekend. Full details I'm sure will be published shortly - Supertram and SYPTE certainly like keeping the public on their toes!

Sheffield City Council are now consulting on the latest phase of the Transforming Cities Funding, which now includes Attercliffe and Darnall. Major improvements are planned along the A6178 and other local roads around the area. The main points are: - Removal of the through traffic lane at Furnival Road onto Effingham Road and Derek Dooley Way (from Attercliffe). This will be replaced with a cycle lane only. - 20MPH speed limit along the busy A6178 through Attercliffe centre, between Stevenson Road and Newhall Road - New bus lanes along Attercliffe Common between Coleridge Road and Arena Square in both directions (close to Ice Sheffield) - Segregated cycle lanes along the A6178 through Attercliffe centre - Segregated cycle lanes along Effingham Road You can have your say/leave feedback and view the proposals online at: https://connectingsheffield.commonplace.is/proposals/darnall-attercliffe-city-centre

For anyone who visits or works in the Parkgate area of Rotherham and travels there either by bus/tram or road, RMBC, SYPTE and SCR are now carrying out a consultation exercise and seeking peoples views on a number of transport improvements: A new link road, footway and cycleway from Aldwarke Lane into Parkgate Shopping (Stadium Way); Highway improvements at Taylors Lane roundabout; A new 300-space Park & Ride facility for the Parkgate Tram Train terminus. Proposals and to respond to the consultation, can be accessed on this link - http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/parkgate

Keep an eye out on Twitter and the relevant websites over the course of this week. Once the tenders have been received and details on what will be happening are confirmed they will be posted out on tram stops and online. There was originally to be no replacement buses operating, however SYPTE have stepped in once again as in summer to provide a bus replacement service on most routes. The Delta Junction on Park Square Roundabout is where the remedial works are taking place, including the removal of rotten wooden sleepers. As this is where all 4 lines converge there is no alternative but to suspend services during this period.

Anywhere east of the A61 is often not the best. It all depends what you're after, some council estates are lovely and have very down to earth, friendly people but this may not suit everyone. Do some research and go through the postcodes and see what works best for you. Some may like Darnall for example, me you'd have to pay me a good £500k to want a house there! But that's my personal choice based on my knowledge of the area and living close by for years. Everyone's opinions are different. Have a good research into postcodes, make a list of areas you like and go drive through them during the day and at night, see what the local shops are like etc.

Anywhere west of the A61 is essentially desirable if you have the cash. Usually the better areas, better schools etc, although accessibility and transport is often lacking. There are certain exceptions to this rule such as Low Edges, Sharrow, Broomhall, Upperthorpe, Stannington (around Roscoe Bank) and Fox Hill. The further east you go towards Rotherham or north towards Barnsley, the cheaper you tend to find properties and get more house for your money.

Stagecoach run the commercial bus replacement services with their own funds. This is why they were directing passengers towards existing Stagecoach bus services and First services (who Supertram pay to accept their travel passes). It would now appear SYPTE have put out to tender a rail replacement network - so depending on the cheapest bid and if they go ahead with the tender, there will be rail replacement services after all.

29 First and 29A TM Travel run from Rotherham through to Wales Bar. Details on: TM Travel - Timetables https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire/plan-journey/timetables/

The journey planner usually takes into account the fastest journey time, although the de-tour through Rotherham would be longer than the direct bus. The good news is the X5 runs direct from Sheffield to Dinnington and passes through Wales Bar. If you’re talking about the BP Petrol station on Mansfield Road, the X5 stops just around the corner on School Road.

No tram service on any route from 8pm Saturday 3 April until 5am Tuesday 6 April. No replacement buses either, although tickets will be accepted on First and Stagecoach buses in the areas covered. The works are taking place on Park Square roundabout.

Sheffield City Council have now launched their latest consultation, on proposals for a Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme for Neepsend and Kelham Island. This generally focusses on walking and cycling, with buses getting a quick after thought. What ever your views, make sure to have your say. Consultation will end on 3rd March 2021. Full details, including local maps available at: https://connectingsheffield.commonplace.is/proposals/neepsend-kelham-city-centre

That's it sorted then, let's push for 80mph. Less time in the local area, means less pollution doesn't it

Do recall seeing something mentioned about a number of councils taking TfL and Khan to court over the introduction of some of these new schemes. Remember Croydon mentioned?