'Bristol will soon become even more deserted' - Readers have their say on major bus lane and cycle path plans
There has been a mixed response from BristolWorld readers following major plans being revealed for new bus lanes and cycle paths in Bristol’s city centre.
The plans, which will provide pedestrians and cyclists with much more space, reroute buses and ban taxis from certain roads, are set to go out for public consultation next month.
However, the plans have already been met with concern from locals around the impact the latest proposals will have on the city.
This was the reaction to the news on the Bristol World Facebook page:
“Surprise surprise, what do you expect voting in Green” - Jimmy Que
“So. With all these road closures, bus gates, bus and cycle ways etc. All closed to vehicles. How are emergency vehicles, delivery lorries/vans and utilities vehicles supposed to get around??? Bristol city will soon become even more deserted” - Marcus Olympicus
“I'd like some footpaths here in BS5 fixed first. No improvements since 1970's, No wheelchair access anywhere” - Stephen McIlvenna
“That’s a lot of buses that need to be diverted. Nearly every bus in Bristol will be impacted” - Martin Wells
“It is easy to criticise, but harder to put right!” - Stevie Ralph-Taylor
“Another death nail in this once great and prosperous city” - Steve Russell
“Sick of the east side being completely ignored. This is unforgivable” - Stephen McIlvenna
“You've already removed a huge amount of traffic. And the people driving it. Many of us will never go into the centre of Bristol again, on principle. So what your plans are, major or otherwise, aren't even of interest to huge numbers of Bristol residents” - Christina Malkowska Zaba