As residents are aware, I have been anxious that the wiring faults that have put the real time bus timetable information at bus shelters out of action are repaired and the service is back working at all shelters as soon as possible. As an update to the information I reported last month, I have now been advised by the City Development Department as follows :
"In the West End ward, the bus shelters listed below have been repaired.
Perth Road Opp Patons Lane
Perth Road Opp Roseangle
Perth Road Near Ritchies Lane
Perth Road at Seafield Lane
Perth Road Near Arnhall Drive
Perth Road Opp Riverside Place
Perth Road At Glamis Road
Blackness Avenue Opp Seymour Avenue
Logie Street At Nursing Home
To meet contractual obligations to Clearchannel UK, I had instructed that shelters with illuminated advertising panels are prioritised. I don't think this would include many on Blackness Road. After that, I am asking the contractors to prioritise busy (i.e. well used) bus shelters. If you have any shelters in your ward that you feel are particularly well used, please let me know.
Between 10 and 20 shelters are now being repaired each week. The repair work has proved to be very complex and we still have more than 200 to fix."
I have asked to be kept updated with progress on this matter. After my request, I have also been advised :
“I will ask the contractors to have a look at the Blackness Road/Harrow Street shelter - and hopefully it will get repaired in the next couple of weeks.”
This is a well-used shelter and it would be good to see the real time information working here again soon.