Published: Thursday, 1st October, 2009 12:14pm
Congestion issues with Lisbellaw village bus stop
by Editorial Department
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Dear Sir- I note and thank Mrs Storey for her letter in your paper last week about the ongoing problem of bus stops in Lisbellaw village and those adjacent to the A4 at the Lisbellaw bypass.
As Mrs Storey indicated, this matter has been ongoing for a considerable length of time. I was pleased that some time ago Translink agreed to put the local bus service back through the village and leave the bus stop more convenient for most users. However, there is a clear difficulty with the Belfast bus going through the village due to congestion issues on occasions. I have again held discussions with representatives of Translink and Roads Service this week and have discussed options of removing the bus stops away from the main road and relocating them to an appropriate place in the village.
I feel it is important at this time of economic difficulties that we have the trader's views to ensure that they aren't disadvantaged. Obviously I am keen to have a resolution that results with safe bus stops and easily accessible use of the village. I look forward to further discussion and action being taken as soon as possible so that everyone in the village of Lisbellaw can benefit from a safer and more convenient bus service.
Yours faithfully,
Councillor
Tom Elliott MLA
