Real time audio-visual announcements at bus stops - Find a freedom of information request

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information regarding the provision of real time audio-visual announcements at bus stops within your council's area:



1. Total Number of Bus Stops:

a. The total number of bus stops in your council area.



2. Number of Bus Stops fitted with real time audio information systems:

a. The number of bus stops that are equipped with audio information.



3. Number of Bus Stops with real time visual information:

a. The number of bus stops that are equipped with visual announcements.



4. Implementation Details:

a. A brief description of the criteria or policy used to determine which bus stops are equipped with audio and/or visual announcements.

b. A brief description of the requirements of audio and/or visual announcements, as defined by the local transport authority.



5. Future Plans:

a. Any future plans or strategies for increasing the coverage of audio and/or visual announcements at bus stops.
 

1.

a. 7,356.

2.

a. 0.

3.

a. There are 14 bays at Lincoln Bus Station equipped with visual announcements – these are managed by City of Lincoln Council.

4.

a. Busy well used bus stops at key locations.

b. Stops provide real time information for the next few departures and if audio included the sign is read out when the button is pressed.

5.  

a. Lincolnshire County Council carried out procurement for RTI earlier this year and awarded a contract for the provision of RTI. We are currently implementing a scheme of 24 TFT displays at bus stations and hospital and 128 real time information “flags” at key bus stops around the county.