Langton Court Road – proposed pedestrian improvements
BWA has commented on proposed pedestrian improvements at Langton Court Road in the St Anne’s area of Bristol.
Temple Quarter Development Framework comments
BWA has responded to the draft Bristol Temple Quarter Development Framework, which includes a masterplan for the area around Temple Meads Station and a development framework for St Philip’s Marsh. We believe the design of the public realm around the Temple Quarter developments is crucial to creating an accessible, effective and pleasant place for people.
Micro-mobility expectations
The e-scooter trial that has been underway for over two years is due to be extended for a minimum further two years. The West of England Combined Authority is currently asking for operators to bid to run the new micro-mobility scheme, which is to include e-bikes and e-cargo bikes as well as e-scooters, from June
Budget cuts to transport and design
BWA has submitted a statement to the Bristol City Council meeting due to set the council budget for 2023/24. We are concerned by proposals to: cut discretionary transport expenditure; transfer transport staff to the West of England Combined Authority (WECA); and disband the City Design Group. No details of the likely impact have been given,
Public toilet provision
BWA is concerned that the failure to provide adequate public toilets in Bristol severely undermines the walking environment in the city. The lack of suitable toilet facilities has serious consequences for the physical and mental health of individuals concerned and an impact on the city as a whole. The provision of toilet facilities should be
Avon Crescent objection
BWA has objected to the proposal for Avon Crescent to be returned to the configuration it had prior to the closure of Cumberland Road
Blackswarth Road development lacks accessibility
BWA has put in an objection to the planning application 22/04728/F due to the lack of accessible and safe walking routes for pedestrians in this proposed residential development.
BWA addresses Scrutiny committee
At its meeting this week, the Council’s Growth and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission has an agenda item on cycling and walking infrastructure. BWA is taking the opportunity to give its assessment of provision for walking in Bristol, and Bristol City Council’s plans. Alan Morris has submitted a statement to the committee. The statement highlights some items
Whiteladies Road footpaths
There is currently a consultation on a proposed Whiteladies Road Flood Alleviation and Footpath Scheme. There is a need to address both the flooding problems and the uneven footway due to tree roots between the Tyndall’s Park Road junction and the Queen’s Road junction on Whiteladies Road. However, the proposed solution is likely to cause
Bedminster Green
Developments around Bedminster Green have been in prospect for some time. The latest installment has been the Bedminster Green River Restoration and Transport Consultation by Bristol City Council. BWA has responded with comments that generally welcome the proposed improvements along the Malago River. However, pedestrian routes don’t seem to have been given fair consideration in