BID Updates - Transport

Transport Update with an overview of the upcoming projects over the next two years

Hear from Project Manager Tom Swithinbank about the latest transport updates and upcoming events.

31/07/2023

BID Lead
Tom Swithinbank

In June we were delighted to be able to host an update to discuss Bristol’s transport challenges and hear from Adam Crowther, Head of Strategic Transport for Bristol City Council on upcoming schemes and priorities.

These sessions are invaluable to provide our levy payers with information on in-progress and upcoming schemes and we will aim to repeat this session at least once a year if not more often.

Prior to Adam’s update we asked attendees to work together in small groups to identify some priorities we could work with Bristol City Council (BCC), West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and transport providers on to improve.

Priorities included an audit of key pedestrian routes, a pedestrian crossing on Redcliffe Way, signage and coloured cycle lanes, and simplification of information on bus routes and costs.

 

We are keen to work with Bristol City Council this year to influence the priorities and will feedback on our progress in due course.

Adam’s slides are available here and a summary of the points raised is as follows:

Current and Upcoming Transport Projects 2023

  • Ecargo Bike Loans

    Cargo bikes are now available to borrow from Bristol City Council on medium term loans.

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  • Birthday Bus Campaign

    WECA have recently launched this initiative offering free bus travel during your birthday month.

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  • The Chocolate Path

    Launching in Autumn this year, this key walking and cycling route alongside Cumberland Road will reopen following several years of repairs.

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  • A new E-Scooter operator

    In Autumn of this year, Tier will be delivering new E-Scooters, alongside e-bikes and 20 e-cargo bikes.

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  • Queen Charlotte Street Cycle Lane

    This winter, a new cycle lane and raised crossing will be added to Queen Charlotte Street in addition to new cycle parking.

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  • Bristol Bridge Junction

    This winter, a major redesign is taking place to make it much easier to cross and navigate on foot and by bike/scooter.

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  • East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood

    A trial of this scheme will commence in Winter 2023, using modal filters to remove through traffic from Barton Hill and St George, making it safer to walk and cycle.

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  • Clean Air Zone Data

    In the spring of 2024, data will be released following one year of its installation – this data will be analysed to assess impact on the city.

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