Why Introduce BRT?

Over the last decade the economy of South Yorkshire has grown. Jobs have been created, people have invested in the county and major new developments have been built. This growth has meant more people live and work in Rotherham and Sheffield. More people can lead to more congestion.

BRT will also help expand the road network which will encourage and enable future developments. The BRT route will run through many of South Yorkshire’s key redevelopment zones including the Rotherham Town Centre , Sheffield City Centre, the Lower Don Valley, Waverley and the River Don District Development which together will enable millions of pounds of investment into the region over the coming years.

As this area grows with more housing and jobs, BRT will provide an innovative transport solution to support the increase in journeys.

By encouraging people to use public transport BRT will help to protect our environment by reducing the number of cars on the road. This will mean that we can improve air quality and reduce the amount of CO₂ emissions which contribute to climate change.

Overall Benefits

BRT would deliver key benefits for all people who travel between Rotherham and Sheffield and the areas in-between.

• Travelling Public - will be provided with a dedicated public transport system that will make it easier, quicker and more convenient to travel to work, go shopping, meet friends and visit services in Rotherham and Sheffield.
  
  
• Potential Investors – Improved transport will allow more land to be developed. Investors will be supported by a high-quality transport system that will help attract and retain skilled workers from Rotherham, Sheffield and surrounding areas.
  
  
• Employees - will be provided with alternative, high-quality ways to travel to and from their place of work. BRT will provide access to a wide range of existing and new job opportunities in Rotherham and Sheffield.
  
  
• Employers - will be provided with a key resource that will support sustainable travel plan initiatives and reduce their operating costs.
  
  
• Local Businesses - will benefit from improved commercial opportunities derived from increased passenger numbers and footfall around the key BRT stops. The construction of BRT would be a major project that would also provide supply chain opportunities for local firms.