STREET FURNITURE
GRAVESEND BUS HUB – FROM BACKSTREET TO FRONTRUNNER
Reliable and attractive public transport is crucial for the future . If we are to get people out of their cars and onto buses and trains , a comprehensive , efficient and comfortable transport network is essential . Because a passenger ’ s perception of public transport often starts at the boarding point , a high-quality and accessible waiting area is vital for creating a positive experience .
A well-appointed waiting environment is bright and feels safe . It is also fully accessible and offers comfort and shelter from the weather . Pleasant surroundings will encourage travellers to leave the car at home more often , making our cities more future proof .
Gravesend in Kent ( UK ) lies to the east of London and is a major public transport junction . The town ’ s bus hub was recently overhauled and completely revamped . Located on the Thames , Gravesend has always been a strategic location with good connectivity . Catch the high-speed train and you will arrive at St Pancras International station in central London within a mere 24 minutes , and neighbouring Dartford offers good connections to mainland Europe . Arriva operates mainly local scheduled buses , and its Fastrack rapid transit system provides fast and frequent services from Gravesend to surrounding towns .
Garrick Street is in the city centre , within walking distance of the railway station . Until recently , it was a backstreet with three different bus stops . This transport hub was redesigned and furnished by local architectural firm Kaner Olette and the Waterman Group with the aim of improving connections between train , bus and bicycle .
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