Longmore Street, Belgrave Middleway, Horton Square Junction Improvements

Overview

In February 2013 Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet approved a city wide civil Bus Lane Enforcement (BLE) regime to be implemented on a phased basis, starting with the city centre where enforcement commenced in summer 2013.  As part of the next phase, we are looking to introduce BLE measures at the junction of Belgrave Middleway with Longmore Street and Horton Square.

There is a bus gate situated at this junction allowing bus movements to and from the City Centre. The Rea Valley Cycle Route (NCN5) also crosses Belgrave Middleway at this location.  Only buses, cycles and emergency vehicles are allowed through the bus gate.

Two fixed BLE cameras, as well as other minor highway alterations, are proposed to be installed on Longmore Street and Horton Square as shown on the plan attached below. The cameras will only be used for monitoring vehicle movements through the bus gate, and will not be used for any other purpose.   Vehicles other than those permitted which are recorded using the bus gate will receive a Penalty Charge Notice (a fine).

The charge for entering the bus gate will be £60.  If payment is made within 14 days of the notice date on the fine the charge will be reduced to £30.  If payment is not made within 28 days then the fine level will go up to £90.  Further information about bus lane enforcement in Birmingham can be found at www.birmingham.gov.uk/buslanes

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