The Yate Town Improvement Masterplan was published earlier this month - you may have missed it, with all that's been going on - but it has some interesting ideas for Yate Station:
The masterplan redefines the station from a ‘functional’ to a ‘living station’ with much greater emphasis on it as a place and a destination within Yate. This is a major opportunity to encourage sustainable movement through a central hub, serviced by a mix of amenities and high-quality public realm.
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Stage 1:
• Rationalise the station infrastructure to the south of Station Road, with the relocation of the southbound platform to run alongside the existing northbound platform.
• The parking north of Station Road to be retained in this stage.
• A new split-level station building with bus interchange facilities is proposed in this step, with temporary drop-off zones located to the north of Station Road, within the existing parking area.
Stage 2:
• Improve land uses in the immediate vicinity of the station to build on improved destination and connectivity The parking and temporary drop off areas to be reconfigured to the west of the station, to create a clear definition between vehicle focused arrival to the west, and pedestrian and cycling focused arrival to the east.
• North of Station Road urban regeneration with mixed use that support and activate the new station environment and leverage its increased attractiveness and vibrancy.
• Commuter parking to be retained below new buildings.
Stage 3:
• Urban regeneration with mixed use that support and activate the new station environment and leverage its increased attractiveness and vibrancy.
Source:
Yate Town Improvement Masterplan...there's quite a lot more about the station, starting at P.42.
