Proposal for rapid bus route on Bristol Bath cycle path
Thursday, January 24th, 2008
The Evening Post reported on proposals to put a guided bus along the cycle route. Transport research and planning is a complex business. The planners say there is room to put the guided bus whilst still keeping the cycling and walking. Sustrans, who built the cyclepath and have masses of experience in engineering these types of projects, say they have looked at the plans and disagree. They say that a rapid transit is the right idea but that this is not the right route, and they are happy to work with the planners to identify a better proposal. Evidence suggests that if the aim of the proposed bus is to reduce congestion from cars on the roads, then it needs to be on the roads from which the journeys will switch - not on the main cycle and walking commuting route thus displacing even less fossil fuel intensive modes of travel. There is an epetition on Ask Bristol (Bristol’s e-democracy website) if you would like to add your voice to those who feel that the cycle path is an important part of our Bristol transport system, as well as being a resource for keeping us fit and sane through recreational walking and cycling.
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