Frequently Asked Questions
New Street, West Bromwich
Why is the Bus Gate in operation 24 hours a day?
To safeguard pedestrians and provide safe passage who use the town square 24 hours of the day.
A Traffic Regulation Order to that effect was approved by Cabinet and objections were considered by the Cabinet Member.
How do I get to the disabled car park?
Access to the disabled car park is available from Cronehills in accordance with consultation publicity and the Cabinet Report considering objections. The same route is required to be used when leaving the car park which is to turn left out of the car park towards Cronehills linkway to avoid entering the Bus Gate. Appropriate signs are in place facing the exit.
Walsall Road, West Bromwich
When is this in operation?
Walsall Road bus lane is in operation, Monday - Saturday, 7:00am - 7:00pm.
How do I get to Beaconview Road?
You can turn onto Beaconview Road after the solid white line ends, if you enter before this you may receive a Penalty Charge Notice.
Hagley Road West, Oldbury
When is this in operation?
Hagley Road west bus lane is in operation, Monday - Saturday, 7:00am - 7:00pm.
How do I get to Wolverhampton Road?
You can turn onto Wolverhampton Road after the solid white line ends, if you enter before this you may receive a Penalty Charge Notice.
Why are motor cycles not allowed in the bus lane?
It is more appropriate for motor cycles to use the Ringway as an alternative route rather than the pedestrian town square, hence there is no exemption in the cabinet approved Traffic Regulation Order. The Bus Gate does not permit any motorised vehicles except the permitted vehicles. This is to allow maximum safety of pedestrians in a pedestrian zone with large number of pedestrian footfall.