In a recent study (paper in PDF format) by researchers at Stanford University, Indonesia, the world’s fourth-most-populous nation, came in last among 46 countries and territories for the number of walking steps its citizens take, averaging only 3,513 a day.… Continue reading
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Hotwell Road / Anchor Road
Better for buses – but what about pedestrians?
BWA has responded to Bristol City Council proposals for improving the bus route into Bristol city centre along Hotwell Road and Anchor Road.… Continue reading
Less loos so won’t walk
In common with many local authorities, Bristol City Council prides itself on working to encourage its citizens to improve their well-being by getting out for regular walks.
Despite this, their proposals to save £4.7 million over the next three years includes one to reduce the budget for public toilets.… Continue reading
Victoria Park and Northern Slopes consultation
The Bristol City Council Cycle Ambition Fund includes provision for creating a new radial cycle route called the Filwood Quietway. It is proposed to pass through Victoria Park and Northern Slopes, two green spaces used for recreation.… Continue reading
Phone kiosks an excuse for street advertising
BWA has objected to proposals for ten phone kiosks to be erected on pavements in Bristol City Centre, both for their siting and their appearance. It seems this is happening in several places.… Continue reading
Legibility of Queen Square
In our walking environment, ‘legibility’ is a term used to describe how easy it is to see where to go and how to get there. In spaces that are shared with others, such as cyclists, this becomes a matter of safety as well as convenience.… Continue reading
Bristol Walking Alliance writes to Metro Mayor candidates
Dear West of England Metro Mayor candidate,
Bristol Walking Alliance is a coalition of over twenty organisations campaigning to improve the walking environment within the city. We want the Metro Mayor to take bold and visionary decisions to make cities and towns in the West of England world-class places for walking, and we seek your support.… Continue reading
BWA suggestions accepted for West Broad Quay
The West Broad Quay proposals have now received planning approval. The City Design Group of Bristol City Council has accepted some of the suggestions BWA made in its response to the plans for West Broad Quay.… Continue reading
Response to plans for West Broad Quay
Bristol Walking Alliance has submitted a response to the BCC Planning Application 16/06935/FB for West Broad Quay in Bristol city centre. The application proposes a delineated cycle route through the space, which is currently shared between pedestrians and cyclists, as well as re-landscaping the ramp and steps to create more usable space.… Continue reading
Register your local path on the Definitive Map before it’s too late
When the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 was being haggled over, land-owners wanted clarity about footpaths on their land and the Government agreed that the official record of footpaths and bridleways should be closed to new applications based on historical evidence.… Continue reading