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. Pedestrians, and in particular children, older adults, and disabled […]
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. However, we point out four significant remaining problem areas: Temple
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. In our response, BWA generally support the proposals, but
Mead Street runs parallel to York Road and the New Cut, joining Bath Road south of Temple Meads. It is currently occupied by mainly single-storey light industrial and service businesses. The aspiration is to create a flourishing urban neighbourhood with a mix of new homes and workspaces, as part of the Temple Quarter developments. BWA
A consultation is underway on improvements that are being proposed to the A37/A4018 (Number 2 bus route) between Stockwood and Cribbs Causeway through Bristol City Centre. The proposals look to achieve major changes to make the roads better for buses, pedestrians and cyclists. The consultation is important because it is the first of the programme
As our initial input to discussions on the future of the area around Bristol’s Cumberland Basin (named ‘Western Harbour’), BWA has put forward a statement identifying Key Walking Routes for the Western Harbour. The routes indicate the principal desire lines for pedestrians in order to allow walking to be a prime mode of travel through
BWA has responded to the consultation on making permanent changes to the use of road space in Cotham Hill. This follows the temporary introduction of two traffic-free areas near the Whiteladies Road end of Cotham Hill to increase space for pedestrians and business use during the Covid-19 pandemic. In our response, we support retaining the
BWA launched its new booklet 50 Ways to Better Walking, which lists fifty practical measures to improve the pedestrian environment, at Bristol City Council’s Full Council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday 9th November 2021. The photo above shows Cllr Lesley Alexander, Cllr Christine Townsend, Cllr Ed Plowden, Cllr Lisa Stone, Suzanne Audrey (BWA), Ben
In 2018, BWA objected to 25 proposed advertising signs that were due to be sited in and around Bristol City Centre. Bristol City Council refused the applications, but several went to appeal. The supplier of the InLink units went into administration, so installation was stopped. Now BT has put in three proposals for a slightly
A trial of the use of e-scooters has been taking place in the WECA region, including Bristol, since October 2020. The trial is likely to be extended until at least March 2022. BWA is part of an equalities stakeholder group that participates regularly in meetings organised by WECA to provide feedback on the trial. While
