17 September 2014 | Comments
CONSULTANT’S REPORT PUBLISHED
Public transport consultant George Watson has now finalised his report on bus services on St Helena, which has today been published on the SHG website Publications page at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/
The online report is a slightly redacted version of the full report – omitting just a small amount of commercially sensitive information which could influence forthcoming tender exercises.
SHG accepts the various recommendations made in the report and will now take them forward, with a view to tendering for a more integrated public transport service within the next six months. Increasing prosperity on the Island can only bring more pressure on the highway system, so it is important that a progressive policy is developed that aims to address capacity issues.
Improvements considered include simplification of the timetable, additional journeys, a quantum change in promotional activity and bringing the coordinating role together in one locally recruited SHG post.
Assistant Chief Secretary (Support) Gillian Francis said:
“SHG’s aspiration is to have an efficient and effective public transport service, that will meet the needs of Saints and visitors alike, supporting both social and economic development.
“Although modest improvements have been made since the introduction of revised services two years ago following public comments and operational experience – there is room for further improvements.”
John Scipio will be working with SHG officials on a part time basis taking the recommendations forward in time for the retendering exercise in 2015.
SHG
16 September 2014
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