Liveable neighbourhood Transport chiefs reveal public's biggest issues

THREE particular problems were raised by members of the public about traffic in South Bristol ahead of an upcoming liveable neighbourhood project. Speeding traffic, problems with car parking, and a lack of safety for people cycling all received the most comments last summer.

- Alex SEABROOK Local democracy reporter

Transport planners are now drawing up initial designs for the South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood, based on that feedback. These will focus on fixing the issues people highlighted most, and include safer crossings, wider pavements and less pavement parking.

Bristol City Council has published an engagement report exploring the results of what people think about the area covered by the scheme, which includes Ashton Vale, Bedminster, Windmill Hill and Totterdown. An interactive map let people flag where specific traffic problems were.

A council spokesperson said:

“The SBLN project aims to make streets healthier, more accessible and more pleasant by putting people first. Less traffic and slower vehicle speeds, streets will be safer and more accessible, and there will be greater consideration for pavement space and condition.