Where Are The Bus Gates In Aberdeen?

Bus gates are located on:

• Broad Street (local buses only)
• Bedford Road.
• College Bounds (Buses and Cycles only)
• Gough Burn Crescent, TECA (Buses, taxis and cycles)
• Forrit Burn Road (Buses, taxis and cycles)
• Shielhill Avenue (Dubford) (also open to taxis)
• Lang Stracht.

Is there a bus gate on Union Street Aberdeen?

The red line shows the stretch of Union Street covered by the new bus gate, compared to where the old one was, illustrated with the blue line.

What’s the difference between a bus lane and a bus gate?

A bus gate consists of a short section of road that only buses and authorised vehicles (typically taxis) can pass through. They are normally marked with the same street signage as bus lanes, but have “BUS GATE” marked on the road surface.

Can I drive down Union Street Aberdeen?

Vehicles – other than buses and cycles – will not be allowed to use the central section as a through-route. Taxis will have access to central Union Street via Back Wynd.

How do bus lanes work?

Bus lanes are shown by road markings and signs that indicate which (if any) other vehicles are permitted to use the bus lane. Unless otherwise indicated, you should not drive in a bus lane during its period of operation. You may enter a bus lane to stop, to load or unload where this is not prohibited.

What street is Aberdeen Bus Station on?

Guild Street
Aberdeen Bus station is located of Guild Street. There are 14 bus stands, each with step-free access. There is bench seating available. The Stagecoach ticket centre is located within Union Square Shopping Centre.

Which is the top end of Union Street Aberdeen?

Review of The Justice Mill. Description: The rear of these premises opens out onto Justice Mill Lane, which takes its name from two medieval mills situated in the vicinity of the early courts of justice.

Do you get fined for driving in a bus lane?

Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
Using a bus lane when you are not permitted can delay buses and cause congestion. We may issue a PCN if you drive in a bus lane.

What is the point of bus gates?

Bus gates are a short section of street through which only buses and other authorised vehicles can travel. The bus gates prevent private motor traffic driving through the centre, reducing traffic by an estimated 40% on the main roads.

What happens if you ignore a bus lane fine?

If you have received a bus lane fine and want to pay it, please see our Pay a bus lane fine page. If you do not pay an outstanding fine within 28 days of receiving your PCN, we will send you a Charge Certificate. The payment required will have increased by 50% when the Charge Certificate is issued.

What is the most deprived area in Aberdeen?

The most deprived data zones in Aberdeen City are located in the Torry, Middlefield, Northfield, Seaton, Tillydrone, Woodside, Mastrick, Sheddocksley and George Street neighbourhoods. As deprivation can take many different forms, the SIMD combines seven different domains of deprivation.

Is there a drug problem in Aberdeen?

Drug related deaths are increasing across all areas of Scotland including Aberdeen. Our overall strategy is to reduce the number of people using harmful substances in the long term.

What is the best area to live in Aberdeen?

The Best Areas to Live in Aberdeen

1. 1 – Rosemount & Midstocket. Situated northwest of Aberdeen’s city centre, the area around Rosemount and Midstocket is popular with young professionals and families alike.
2. 2 – Ruthrieston.
3. 3 – Old Aberdeen.
4. 4 – Bridge of Dee/Garthdee.
5. 5 – Bridge of Don.
6. 6 – Cove Bay.
7. 7 – Cults & Bielside.

What happens if you drive in a bus lane by mistake UK?

Receiving a charge notice
If you’ve used a bus lane illegally, your local council can give you a charge notice. In most cases, the council must send you the notice within 28 days of you driving in the bus lane. The charge notice will say that you have 28 days to pay the charge.

Do bus lane cameras flash?

Note that there is no camera flash to show that the camera has been activated when it detects a vehicle that is not permitted to drive in the bus lane.

Do bus lanes always have cameras?

Bus lanes. Bus lane restrictions are monitored by CCTV cameras during restricted times.

What is the name of the main street in Aberdeen?

Union Street
Union Street is a major street and shopping thoroughfare in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is named after the Acts of Union 1800 with Ireland.

Where is Aberdeen train station entrance?

The Entrance leads in from Union Square shopping centre. This is an entrance and exit. There is no safe crossing. The entrance leads in from Union Square shopping Centre.

What is the new Aberdeen bypass called?

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route
The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), unofficially also the City of Aberdeen Bypass, is a major road that wraps around the city of Aberdeen, Scotland.

What celebrities live in Aberdeen?

Of the many notable Aberdonians from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in Scotland, the film producer and director Ara Paiaya, British Open winning golfer Paul Lawrie and the musician Annie Lennox are the most famous in modern times.

What is the oldest pub in Aberdeen?

Ma Cameron’s
This pub has been a landmark in Aberdeen’s life for 300 years. Its name comes from Amelia ‘Ma’ Cameron, who took over the establishment in 1937.