Share: Bath to Bristol Corridor: Communities urged to make “Big Choices” on local public transport along A4
A consultation has been launched (today Tuesday 22 August) asking more residents to make ‘Big Choices’ and give their views on early-stage plans which aim to cut traffic and improve air quality along the busy road between the West of England’s two cities.
Those who live, work or travel along the route are being encouraged to have their say on the ideas to make changes to introduce cycling and walking routes in West of England towns and areas along this stretch of the A4, while bearing in mind that all the projects will bring with them trade-offs and compromises, and that nothing is set in stone.
One project which will require very serious consideration about the real trade-offs involved are plans to transform the current Bath Road in Brislington and Totterdown – with cycle and bus lanes and where hundreds of plants and trees could be planted, if the plans go ahead.
Other transport ideas locals are being asked for their views on include changes to the Keynsham by-pass, new junctions, plus potentially new cycle and bus lanes all the way between West of England areas like Totterdown to those like Saltford, as well as other ideas to be considered by those who live and work in the communities along the Bath to Bristol routes.
Residents first gave their views on the ‘Bath to Bristol Corridor’ project in 2021 and this feedback has shaped today’s updated plans. Responses from residents showed some of their key priorities included more reliable bus services, greener spaces and cleaner air.
But it is recognised that these proposals will not be good for everyone, which is why residents are being urged to take part in the six-week consultation and help shape the plans on the table.
The plans are part of a wider £540 million programme from the West of England Combined Authority to improve public transport across the region. The project is being delivered in close partnership with Bath and North East Somerset Council, and other partners.
To find out about a consultation event near you or to read more about the plans in your area visit haveyoursaywest.co.uk.
Local residents across the region will be able to travel for free as new community-designed WESTlocal bus services hit the roads from Sunday 1 and Monday 2 September onwards. The launch is being marked with two week’s free travel on the eight new bus routes.
Works to install a new raised zebra crossing, widen footways and resurface the highway in Lansdown Road, Bath have been completed.
Plans to deliver changes to the Centre Promenade area of the City Centre have been unveiled as part of a project aimed at creating more space for pedestrians, markets and events.
Service 84/85 will no longer operate from 1 September. Alternative travel options are listed wthin this post.
Some bus timetables are being updated from 1 September and passengers are being encouraged to familiarise themselves with the revised schedule so they can continue to enjoy cheap or free bus travel from next month.
