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Red Routes

Red Routes (Bus stop)

Red Routes make getting around our area better for everyone by making the best use of the existing transport network. The huge expected growth in travel demand over the coming years means traffic problems will only get worse unless we do something about it. The development of a network of Red Routes across the West Midlands will help to ease these problems by implementing strategic improvements to the highway network aimed at reducing delay and road traffic accidents.

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In This Section

  • What Red Routes are

    Red Routes are a key part of the West Midlands Local Transport Plan (LTP2), with a 260 mile network of Red Routes being developed across the West Midlands.

  • How Red Routes work

    Red Routes work because they are part of an integrated package of transport measures to tackle traffic congestion and improve journey times.

  • The Benefits of Red Routes

    Red Routes make best use of the existing transport network to bring a range of benefits to businesses, commuters and residents.

  • Ensuring Value for Money

    The development of the Red Routes network is being undertaken alongside and in accordance with an approved set of comprehensive Guidelines for Implementation.

  • Consultation

    Red Routes will impact on people in a range of different ways and it is important that consultation and communication remain a central part of the process.

  • The Red Routes Network

    Government has endorsed proposals put together by the West Midlands' authorities for a network of Red Routes as part of an integrated package of transport measures.

  • Red Route News

    Read the latest news and press releases regarding Red Routes. If you have any comments about this website or any Red Routes schemes then please contact us.

  • Red Route FAQ's and Links

    Need more information about Red Routes in your area? Click here for these and other useful links and information.

  • General Contacts

    Technical enquries, media enquiries and links to all local authorities in the West Midlands region.