You are invited to join us for the launch of Bristol Walking Alliance, 6.30-8.30pm on Tuesday 17th May 2016 in The Watershed (Waterside 3). The event is FREE but booking is required through Eventbrite.… Continue reading
Author: Alan Morris
Mayoral candidates and the BWA pledge
The Bristol Walking Alliance has written to all mayoral candidates that we could identify. We asked them to support the BWA pledge:
“I share the goal of the Bristol Walking Alliance to make Bristol the best city for walking in the world. I too want to create an environment for those on foot that is welcoming, safe, convenient, and inclusive. Continue reading “Mayoral candidates and the BWA pledge”
Is walking a neglected mode of transport?
How the Bristol Walking Alliance started.
In May 2015, Suzanne Audrey, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, gave a talk as part of the Bristol Walking Festival on “Is walking a neglected mode of transport?” Continue reading “Is walking a neglected mode of transport?”
Good Transport Plan
Launched in January 2016, the Good Transport Plan sets out a vision for the future of travel in Bristol. As part of Bristol Green Capital in 2015, Sustrans agreed to take the lead in developing the plan, with many organisations contributing and six months of public consultation. BWA members, Bristol Civic Society, Bristol Ramblers and Living Streets are all amongst a long list of supporting organisations on the back of the document. Continue reading “Good Transport Plan”
Sub-regional planning
Bristol Walking Alliance (BWA) has commented on the Issues and Options consultation for the West of England sub-region’s Joint Spatial Plan and Joint Transport Study, which set out possible ways forward for the period to 2036 in the context of a projected housing need of 88,000 homes. This is a summary of our comments. Continue reading “Sub-regional planning”
The new Arena – what will it be like for walkers?
A planning application has been submitted for the Arena site. There has been some fuss made about parking provision, but what will it be like for those arriving on foot? Both those doing the whole journey on foot, and those walking from bus stops and car parks? Continue reading “The new Arena – what will it be like for walkers?”