We have received this response from Transport for London following our recent requests to have seating accommodation provided to bus stops in Carshalton Road and Ringstead Road. The letter is reproduced below:-
Dear Cllr Pollock
Thank you for your email regarding the seating accommodation at bus stops in Carshalton.
Having investigated, I must advise you that a shelter cannot be placed at Carshalton Road Bus Stop, as it could cause sightline issues with emerging traffic from Weihurst Gardens. As you can appreciate, this is something we wish to avoid.
I can inform you that providing a shelter for Ringstead Road Bus Stop may be more feasible, and we are keen to provide a safe waiting environment for our passengers. However, with the current restrictions on expenditure we are not able to meet the request at this time. Nevertheless, we shall review this site once funds become available.
I am sorry I could not provide a more favourable response on this occasion. I do appreciate the comments, and the points that have been raised, but I do hope you will appreciate our position in this matter.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact us. Should you require any further assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me again.
Yours sincerely
Felicity O’Keeffe