Moving Around Moor Park

A bus shelter with no information on service routes or timetables. There are several of these information boards in bus shelters around the area waiting for timetables, some are even waiting for bus stop signs to be added. With so many changes to timetables lately how are we supposed to know which buses still stop there.

Shiremoor Metro Station is a Park and Ride facility. It is easy for drivers to access, however, it is more difficult for passengers trying to get there by bus. This is New York/Moor Park's nearest Metro Station. Returning from Newcastle after a night out the last 356 bus often goes through before the last Metro. There is no taxi rank or office here,when this happens it leaves people with a mile or more to walk home along a dark lonely road to New York/Moor Park. This puts them in a vulnerable situtation.

North Tyneside General Hospital. This hospital is situated at Rake Lane, North Shields. Patients and Relatives visiting from areas using the 356 bus route from Newcastle have to alight at the stop after the Jackson Farm Roundabout then, walk the rest of the journey past three recognised bus stops on the way. This is a long road to walk if the weather is inclement.

Pushing the limit - waiting for an easy access bus. Will it come today, and on time? Young Mums and Carers have a problem with easy access buses in this area, very often they are late or do not turn up at all. If other buggies are already on board, they can get left standing at the bus stop. This causes problems especially for Doctors appointments ect.

Safeway shopping, fuelling consumption. It is easier to access this store by car than it is by public transport. Shoppers using the bus find it easier to return by taxi, especially with heavy carrier bags of shopping and small children. Savings made by shopping in the store are swallowed up by taxi fare on return journey.