Working in partnership with the Transport Authority, the four district councils of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield - and all the commercial operators in the county - SYPTE is the primary force behind integrated passenger transport in South Yorkshire.
SYPTE is involved in a series of projects, including Sheffield Station re-development, Doncaster Interchange, Park and Ride, Rural Bus schemes and plans to expand the successful Supertram light rail network.
Initiatives which demonstrate the breadth and impact of the PTE's contribution to better public transport in South Yorkshire include:
Better rural links
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Specially commissioned, brand new, low-floor buses in unique ‘Rural Links’ livery;
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Introduction of agreed Transport Executive and operator Passenger Charter detailing promises and assurances guaranteeing top quality service;
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Wheelchair and pushchair accessible and featuring local information displays and bike racks;
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Increased frequency of services; and
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Through ticketing.
Mini interchanges
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Giving travellers confidence to use public transport by making easier changes of vehicle;
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The £600,000 transport interchange at Dinnington features CCTV, toilets, improved lighting and safety, staffed customer services position, vending facilities, quality seating; and
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Hillsborough Interchange—a joint project with Morrisons Supermarkets—offers an information point open 12 hours a day, CCTV, illuminated shelters with seating, ‘real-time’ information.
Quality Corridors
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Partnerships with transport operators and local authorities to make public transport more attractive;
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Aim to minimise delays for all road users, ease traffic congestion and improve the flow of traffic;
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Features include new vehicles, high quality shelters, stops where the kerb height and bus platform are level; and
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Now cross-boundary with innovative Rotherham-Worksop QBC.
FlexiMaster
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Latest shared initiative between the bus and tram operators in South Yorkshire and Transport Executive;
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Cost-effective and flexible, prepaid ticket for changing work and leisure patterns;
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Aimed at people who need to be able to adapt their travel patterns; and
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Offers travel any three days out of seven, and is valid for unlimited journeys by bus or tram on the chosen days.
SAFEMark
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An award for schools that implement policies to make student transport better;
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Requires active school/student and operator participation in arriving at individual solutions;
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Awarded after intense scrutiny, re-awarded after three years monitoring; and
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More than two-thirds of South Yorkshire secondary schools committed to scheme.
TOPS—the Travel Options Planning Service
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Offers companies and individuals tailored advice on travel;
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Benefits include staff travel surveys, advice on services/routes, ‘How to Get Here’ guides, discounted travel tickets;
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More than 150 companies and hundreds more people already signed up; and
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Participants include Ventura, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Dixon Motors, Sheffield Wednesday
