Include an integrated transport hub in the Plan.

To demolish the bus station and not replace it with a transport hub integrated with the railway station is a profound mistake. ’One of the main aims of this regeneration project is to enhance the use and accessibility of public transport’. That will not be achieved by locating bus stops randomly along Avenue De Chartres, some distance from the train station, with no toilet facilities, rest rooms, seating or refreshments. Those who rely on public transport need to be in a place where they can see their onward travel options, do not have to move far to access them and can use facilities. Bus travel is not pleasant in the city and this will make it less so. This is more likely to decrease the use of public transport. This applies to those both arriving in the city as visitors or residents. The transport hub at Portsmouth Hard has done this with considerable success. This is a profound mistake and a missed opportunity.