JEANETTE Ripley-Smith suggests the proposed bus priority lane along Boroughbridge Road should be scrapped (Letters, June 19).

I attended the same meeting. My understanding is that the A59 Park & Ride has received Government funding.

The package includes public transport priority measures along the A59 inbound. Without these, the purpose of the buses would be defeated because their journey time would remain the same and be uncompetitive with cars.

Three sites are planned where buses will enter a segregated lane. As they approach the exit, they will trigger traffic lights in their favour.

Adjoining lights will simultaneously stop traffic on the parallel main vehicle lane, allowing buses to jump peak queues. The system has been working well on the Hull Road corridor for some years.

We learned at the meeting that all York’s buses and taxis are being fitted with trigger devices to activate the lights. Apparently the same equipment can also be used at ordinary junctions, to keep buses moving.

Investment in artificial priority for public transport and cyclists will encourage a reduction in car dependency.

The purpose of consultation is to identify local concerns. If there is a real issue for pedestrians crossing a widened road, I’m sure a solution could be engineered.

Paul Hepworth, Windmill Rise, Holgate, York.