Consultation begins on Taunton Transport Hub

Green spaces, active travel provision and links to the wider Garden Town Vision form part of the plans. 

A consultation process on the proposed redevelopment of Taunton’s former bus station has begun. 

Somerset Council is asking for input from the public and other stakeholders in the area until 17th September. The blueprint for Taunton Transport Hub currently includes: 

*Six drive-in, drive-out bus stops with shelters

*Two coach stops at Castle Way 

*Five layover bays 

*Real-time passenger information 

*Indoor waiting room with toilets 

*Changing places toilet facility with dedicated accessible parking bay 

Improved infrastructure for cycling will also be incorporated, such as dedicated bike parking zones. Upgraded walking links to the River Tone and town centre have been tabled, too, supporting the local authority’s wider Garden Town Vision. 

Among other things, the council wants to join up green spaces, waterways, parkland and play areas, increase tree planting and boost resources for managing water sources and wetlands. Rain gardens have been proposed in some locations, which it is hoped could boost tourism and recreation use.