Overview

The Taunton Transport Hub is a visionary project that will help improve the way people travel to and from the town. The hub will be located at the former bus station site, which is in the heart of Taunton and is now a prime spot for regeneration. The hub will offer a range of modern and sustainable transport options, including bus, coach, cycle and bike parking facilities. The hub will also feature attractive public spaces, green areas, links to the town centre and the River Tone. The Taunton Transport Hub will be a landmark development that will enhance the quality of life and the economic potential of the town and its surroundings. Somerset Council are excited to present our concept proposals for the site and welcome your feedback.

The hub is part of Somerset’s Bus Service Improvement Plan and the project is funded by ring-fenced Government money which can only be used to develop the transport hub.

Our Proposal

Somerset Council is excited to unveil our proposal for the Taunton Transport Hub. We have done a thorough study of the site and produced a concept plan which we believe will significantly enhance the interchange experience of bus passengers. Our proposal includes the following:

• Six bus stops within the site, each with their own bus shelter. These are drive in, drive out bus stops and are considered safer than the previous drive in, reverse out bays.

• Two coach stops located nearby along Castle Way. This will help to better facilitate the interchange experience for passengers between the local bus network and the nationwide coach journeys.

• Five layover bays. This will provide local buses with a dedicated area for buses to be parked during layover periods. This will help prevent buses being parked around the town.

• Real time information to help passengers know when their next bus is due to arrive.

• Indoor waiting room with toilets.

• A changing places toilet facility with dedicated accessible parking bay.

• Pedestrianised area between the two buildings including some outdoor public realm seating and planting.

• Improved pedestrian crossings at the site entrance to help pedestrians safely cross.

• Bike parking.

These features are the initial goals for the site based on the funding we currently have. We have bigger ambitions for the site and hope to add more services to the site as we secure more funding.

Why your views matter

We want to hear from you about what you think of our plans and what you would like to see at the new hub.

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and share your views with us. Your feedback will help us shape the final design and delivery of the project.

All responses are anonymous and confidential.