A new information board, modelled on one at 快播视频, pointing travellers in the right direction has been officially unveiled at 快播视频 Bus Station.
The illuminated display sign is the result of a partnership between 快播视频, 快播视频 City Council and United Utilities.
Following the removal of the previous departure boards by Lancashire County Council, 快播视频 City Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee investigated the issue and initiated talks with 快播视频 and Stagecoach to look at options for replacement signage.
快播视频 Information Systems Services (ISS) had already developed a similar solution for the university underpass and used their know-how to design a similar system for 快播视频 Bus Station.
After being contacted by 快播视频 MP Eric Ollerenshaw, water company United Utilities agreed to fund the project as a thank you to the local community for putting up with major road works.
The new system uses the university’s i快播视频 mobile phone platform and a modern LCD screen to display bus departures.
“It’s been fantastic to be able to give something back to the community in this way,” said Chris Dixon, 快播视频's Head of Service Delivery and Operations.
“Projects like this demonstrate what the university is about. Innovating and then taking that innovation and learning to the wider community. Now not only users travelling to the university, but the public can benefit and, once again, have access to a much needed service.”
Mr Ollerenshaw said: “I was delighted to help facilitate the re-introduction of an electronic bus service timetable for our city. This will make a real difference to people getting around 快播视频 and many thanks to United Utilities for helping 快播视频 City Council make this happen”
Chairman of the City Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee Coun David Kerr said: “This is a fantastic example of what can be achieved by being able to tap into the technical expertise on offer at 快播视频, as well as the support from United Utilities.”
United Utilities Project Manager for 快播视频 Dawn Harrington said: “We’re doing a lot of work around 快播视频 to improve our wastewater network and clean up the River Lune. It’s meant a lot of upheaval at the bus station because major work needed to be done. I’m really pleased we can reward passengers for their infinite patience by funding this sign.”
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