Wave 2 of the research reports by 2CV for the Superloop, and proposed new express bus routes
Request ID: FOI-1129-2425 Date published: 05 August 2024
You asked
Hello
This is a follow-up to a previous FOI request where you mentioned that the report would be available in July.
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-0176-2425
According to one post from a remarkable blog, the author has quoted one of your items about the Superloop for the upcoming panel about customer service and operational performance.
https://clondoner92.blogspot.com/2024/07/updates-on-tfls-superloop-express.html
You said at paragraph 4.22: "In May 2024, we concluded the second and final wave to test understanding and awareness of the new routes (SL10, SL1, SL5, SL3 and SL2)."
1. Would you be able to publish the final wave of your reports, please?
2. Can you reveal the expenditure for the Superloop project, including break-downs and totals?
3. As mentioned in the blog post linked above, can you publish the document on the provision of bus priority on Superloop corridors?
4. When is TfL going to launch the next stage of the Superloop, including the Bakerloop, as part of the Labour Mayor's manifesto commitment?
https://clondoner92.blogspot.com/2024/05/2024-london-mayoral-and-assembly.html
I will be looking forward to seeing the response.
Kind Regards
We answered
Our ref: FOI-1129-2425/GH
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 7 July 2024 asking for information about Wave 2 of the research reports by 2CV for the Superloop, and proposed new express bus routes.
Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require.
1. Would you be able to publish the final wave of your reports, please?
Attached is a copy of the wave 2 research you refer to. The research was concluded at the end of May. We then went through revisions, amendments, and approval throughout June, and have finalised the report this month (July).
2. Can you reveal the expenditure for the Superloop project, including breakdowns and totals?
If we are classing project costs as the set-up costs excluding tender costs, then we spent £5.3m across operations and capital in 2023/24. This included spend on marketing, consultation, branding, maintenance, bus shelters, welfare and count down signs. The tendering of the routes themselves was a further £7.7m.
The ongoing annual costs including tender costs is c£34m, which will be partially offset by passenger income.
3. As mentioned in the blog post linked above, can you publish the document on the provision of bus priority on Superloop corridors?
Bus journey times matter to Londoners and are one of the top drivers of customer satisfaction and encourage increased bus usage. We are committed to supporting the successful concept of Superloop through increasing the provision of bus priority measures including, but not limited to, new bus lanes, extended bus lane operating hours, removal or consolidation of parking and loading bays and corridor and junction redesign to expedite bus passage for both Superloop and parallel bus services serving these corridors.
To optimise customer benefits, we have considered the opportunities to enhance the street environment so that Superloop buses can offer fast and reliable journeys. Attached is the programme information regarding the identification of the Superloop complementary bus priority programme.
To date we have implemented the following projects delivering bus priority on the Superloop network:
A1400 Woodford Avenue, LB Redbridge: 1.6km new bus lanes operating 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. This supports route SL2. Please note that the bus lane is currently suspended whilst we collect bus and traffic data.
Bowes Road, LB Enfield: 200m new bus lane on the borough road network. This project supports route SL1 and completion of the construction works is imminent.
We are in the process of meeting the local authorities served by Superloop services to ascertain their proposed locations for improvements, funding requirements and programmes. Further details on this cannot be provided at this current time until the meeting series has concluded.
On the Transport for London Road Network, our current programme of works is attached. Please note that these projects are subject to feasibility design, traffic modelling and public consultation.
4. When is TfL going to launch the next stage of the Superloop, including the Bakerloop, as part of the Labour Mayor's manifesto commitment? As with any bus improvement changes and new routes, it is all subject to consultation with Londoners. We are looking into the details currently with no confirmed dates or locations set in stone yet, but the routes will be planned with how best they can serve key locations in outer London in mind, including popular town centres, busy transport hubs and public services such as hospitals. Please let me know if this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason.
If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Graham Hurt FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
