Rougier Route Proposals

Closes 12 Jan 2026

Opened 19 Nov 2025

Contact

01904 551550

ourbigconversation@york.gov.uk

Overview

Help us create The Rougier Route - a better way through York

Help shape proposals for the Rougier Route

Explaining the Rougier Route

We’re consulting on proposals to introduce a bus priority route through Rougier Street, George Hudson Street and Micklegate. Our proposed option is that buses, cycles and emergency services would be prioritised along those key streets. Car drivers will still be able to access the area, but won’t be able to drive through.  

In the following pages you’ll find information on why the project is needed and what we think it can achieve. We want to hear your views on how it could work.

The first three pages contain details of the project and the questions start on page 4. You don’t have to answer every question; we are taking this opportunity to understand travel habits but you can skip questions you don’t want to answer.

If you would like to review the technical plans of our proposals, or read about how we have produced the proposals, you can find more in the ‘related documents’ section below.

Why your views matter

This consultation is the first step of listening to you. Your feedback will be taken to a public decision session in early 2026 to decide the next steps. Rougier Route is fully funded via our Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and we aim to start the trial in summer 2026 for an 18 month period called an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO), during which we will also gather your feedback.

Alternative ways to take part:

You are welcome to send us your comments via this online survey, or alternatively you can get in touch with us:

  • By emailing: ourbigconversation@york.gov.uk
  • By writing to us with no stamp needed - Rougier Route Consultation, Freepost RTEG-TYYU-KLTZ, City of York Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA

If you would like a copy of these materials in a different format please call Customer Services on 01904 551550.

We will be holding a series of drop-in events where you can meet the team behind the proposals and chat with us about our ideas. There is no need to book and you can turn up at any time between the times listed. All venues are fully accessible. If you have any questions about the events please contact us on the details listed.

Have your say

Share your views

Events

  • Drop in event at Middletons Hotel

    From 27 Nov 2025 at 14:00 to 27 Nov 2025 at 19:00

    Middletons Hotel, Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DU.
    Come along at any time from 2pm to 7pm.
    Buses: routes 3, 4 and 59 serve Skeldergate.
    Blue Badge parking available on Cromwell Road.
    Accessible toilets available.

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  • Drop in event at Middletons Hotel

    From 29 Nov 2025 at 11:30 to 29 Nov 2025 at 14:15

    Middletons Hotel, Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DU.
    Come along at any time from 11.30am and 2.15pm.
    Buses: routes 3, 4 and 59 serve Skeldergate.
    Blue Badge parking available on Cromwell Road.
    Accessible toilets available.

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  • Drop in event at York Explore Library

    From 3 Dec 2025 at 17:45 to 3 Dec 2025 at 19:15

    York Explore Library, Library Square, Museum St, York, YO1 7DS.
    Come along at any time from 5.45pm to 7.15pm
    Multiple buses serve York Explore. See itravelyork.info for more details
    There are Blue Badge parking spaces at the library.
    Accessible toilets available.

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Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • All