Beach St likely to remain as bus route

The use of Beach St, Ettalong, as a bus route is unlikely to be changed, despite resident concerns about the number of buses using the street since the new timetable was introduced.

"Busways strives to create an efficient and effective network and takes a range of factors into consideration," said Busways information manager Mr David Collins.

"During November and December last year, an extensive consultation program was undertaken and residents were given the opportunity to comment on the proposed new bus routes," said Mr Collins.

"These responses formed the basis of the new bus network that was decided in consultation with Transport NSW.

"Beach Street was selected as a key location for a bus service to ensure all residents in the area were within an acceptable walking distance of a bus route, as specified in Transport NSW's Service Planning Guidelines," he said.

"The bus route travelling down Beach Street has been implemented to provide an improved service that is direct and frequent with more buses operating during the evening and on weekends to benefit residents."

Mr Collins said changes will not be made to the route.

However, he said services were regularly reviewed and feedback and requests relating to the matter have been logged for consideration.

Media Release 1 Dec 2010 David Collins, Busways