BWA submitted a response to the government’s consultation on the Highway Code, which closed in October 2020. The government’s proposed changes introduce a hierarchy of road users which: ensures that those road users who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger or threat they may pose to others, introduces […]
Bristol City Council has embarked on two schemes to influence driver behaviour to help reduce air pollution – Idling action and School Streets. A Bristol Walking Alliance meeting on 6th January was given a briefing on the two schemes, and had the opportunity to ask questions and suggest improvements. Idling Action Lauren Curl from the
Bristol City Council has two schemes to influence driver behaviour to help reduce air pollution – Idling action and School Streets. The pilot Idling Action project ran from January to March 2020 and the first two School Streets schemes started from February 2020 – see earlier article. Lauren Curl from the Council’s Sustainable Transport team
After many years of waiting, there now seems to be some momentum towards specific plans for Temple Meads station. A masterplan study is due for completion by summer 2020. These proposals are the first phase of plans for the wider area of Temple Quarter and St Philips Marsh. The Temple Meads station proposals include: pedestrians
BWA has submitted comments on transport and public realm improvements proposed by Bristol City Council around Bedminster Green, an area where a huge amount of new building is at various stages of development. BWA welcomes some of the proposals that could enhance the pedestrian environment in all directions from Bedminster Green. However, there are a
The City Council has recently consulted on the idea of pedestrianising the Old City of Bristol. We wholeheartedly support this proposal which has the potential to encourage a much better use of this valuable historic area and complement the appeal of St. Nicholas’s Market, attracting more small and local businesses. The plans remain at a
Bristol City Council is reviewing the settings of the system-controlled signalised crossings across Bristol. The review started in early 2019, and continues into 2020/1. The review has seen reductions in pedestrian waiting times at some crossings of 30% to 40%. BWA has been learning more about the review. Jackie Davies, who heads the council team
Bristol Walking Alliance is seeking a voluntary communications executive. Walking is the most accessible and egalitarian form of transport there is – but it’s often ignored. Bristol Walking Alliance believes that walking can change the world, and we are working to make sure it’s no longer the forgotten form of transport. We are looking for
Bristol Walking Alliance has written to the candidates in the Bristol Mayor election in May, encouraging them to include walking-friendly policies in their manifestos. One of our two main concerns is with the implementation of the ten action points on walking set out on page 51 of the Bristol Transport Strategy, which the City Council
BWA has commented on Sustrans proposals for changes to the Bristol Bath Railway Path. The proposals are place-making and speed-calming interventions at six points along the path between the city centre end of the path and Clay Bottom. The Railway Path has become a victim of its own success. The path carries high volumes of cyclists,
