HC Deb 22 March 1990 vol 169 c690W
Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received on his Department's interim proposals for the Green road roundabout, Headington, Oxford.

Mr. Atkins

My Department has received representations from Oxfordshire county council which are now being considered. These concern the consideration of the possible need for a footbridge.

Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport according to what criteria his Department's proposals for a bus lane from Green road roundabout, Headington, Oxford, extending as far as Collinwood road, were decided.

Mr. Atkins

The westbound carriageway of the A40 between the Headington roundabout and Collinwood road is subject to serious traffic delays. Provision of a bus lane would enable buses to overtake queueing traffic.

Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will consider establishing a bus lane from Green road roundabout, Headington, Oxford, to Thornhill park and ride car park.

Mr. Atkins

We have no present plans to extend the bus lane beyond Collinwood road. The indications are that the cost would outweigh any benefits.