Route extension Bike lanes plan for express bus link

THE Metrobus M1 service could be extended next year into Hartcliffe beyond its current final stop in Hengrove. Bristol City Council is also considering building better bike lanes along the new route the express bus service would follow through the suburb in South Bristol.

- Alex SEABROOK Local democracy reporter

Transport bosses at the council hope the extension will get more people travelling by bus, cycling or walking, instead of driving. This should reduce harmful air pollution and climate-warming carbon dioxide emissions, while making the roads safer and less congested.

The plans will be considered by councillors on the transport policy committee on Thursday, July 10. If they approve, a full business case would be sent to the West of England Combined Authority. A committee report set out details of the planned extension of the express bus route.