Concorde Way provides an important, mostly off-road walking and cycling route connecting Bristol city centre with the northern fringe for travel to work, school, shopping and leisure. Pedestrians use all sections of the route, usually for shorter journeys.… Continue reading
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Bristol Bridge junction changes
Proposed changes to the junction of Bristol Bridge and Baldwin Street will shortly come to Bristol City Council Cabinet for approval to put them forward for WECA (West of England Combined Authority) funding.… Continue reading
A4 Portway early engagement
Future improvements are planned for the A4 Portway bus route between Avonmouth and Bristol City centre. BWA has submitted a response to the early engagement by Bristol City Council which asks for suggested improvements.… Continue reading
Our use of ‘walking’ and ‘pedestrian’
When we refer to ‘walking’ or ‘pedestrian’ we mean to include those who use mobility aids, such as wheelchairs or mobility scooters, or who may be pushing children in buggies or otherwise moving at walking pace on a pavement or path in the public realm.… Continue reading
Future of the City Centre
Bristol City Council have started to produce a plan to guide the long-term regeneration of central Bristol. The City Centre Development and Delivery Plan looks ahead as far as 2050.
BWA has responded to a call for initial views on what should be included in the plan.… Continue reading
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.… Continue reading
Walkfest: 50 Ways to Better Walking
BWA will be holding a public meeting during Bristol Walkfest 2022 to highlight our proposals to improve the experience of walking and the pedestrian environment.
Walkfest: 50 Ways to Better Walking
Tuesday 24 May 2022, 7pm-9pm, Watershed, Bristol
Based on the well-received booklet 50 Ways to Better Walking that we launched in November, at this free meeting we will take a look at some aspects of the pedestrian environment that affect all of us, from public toilets to pedestrian crossings, pavement parking to signposts.… Continue reading
Highway Code changes
From today (29 January 2022) the Highway Code has been changed to give greater recognition to pedestrians.
The revised code is based on the principle that those road users who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger or threat they may pose others.… Continue reading
A37/A4018 Corridor response
Following in-depth consideration of the proposals being put forward for the A37/A4018 Corridor, BWA has submitted a detailed response to the consultation, which is now ending.
We support the many improvements that are being proposed to the pedestrian experience along the No 2 bus route.… Continue reading
Park Row improvements
Bristol City Council has been consulting on proposed improvements to Park Row, Perry Road, Upper Maudlin Street and Colston Street. These make permanent the cycle lanes brought in temporarily during the pandemic, but also offer some better facilities for pedestrians such as an extra signal-controlled crossing.… Continue reading