Quedgeley Exile Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 I heard today that the council has drawn up plans to pedestrianise half of the road near the ground and make the other half one way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 Can you supply link? My needs are simple,I wish that Marsh Road junction with Winterstoke road would be closed off so traffic could flow freely "down the slope" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quedgeley Exile Posted December 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 Cannot supply link. But proposal is for bottom end if winterstoke road 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 Clueless bunch of *****.... Probably open it back up when the underground runs to ashton gate with the old wedlocks being an underground station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, archie andrews said: Clueless bunch of *****.... Probably open it back up when the underground runs to ashton gate with the old wedlocks being an underground station Buy knowing Marv, it won't stop there on a match day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 19 minutes ago, Quedgeley Exile said: Cannot supply link. But proposal is for bottom end if winterstoke road What website is it on? I’ve had a quick search online but can’t find anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 I very much doubt this will happen, not to dispute your bona fides @Quedgeley Exilebut where did you hear this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 I know there is some planned re-design of the road near the ground as part of the new development but that certainly wasn’t making anything fully pedestrianised or one way. it’s a major arterial route into south Bristol so any mad ideas of making it one way would only send traffic through the residential streets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 I know the Council love Pedestrianisation , and some places it can work. But really, who wants to wander around Winterstoke road for shits and giggles ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quedgeley Exile Posted December 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: I very much doubt this will happen, not to dispute your bona fides @Quedgeley Exilebut where did you hear this? A colleague of mine was told by one of his customers on Ashton Vale trading estate who showed him copy of letter from council Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFChris Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 You only need go to Thornbury to see a shocking example of pedestrianised mayhem! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 Just now, BCFChris said: You only need go to Thornbury to see a shocking example of pedestrianised mayhem! I don’t think anyone ‘needs’ to go to Thornbury 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, RedRaw said: it’s a major arterial route into south Bristol so any mad ideas of making it one way would only send traffic through the residential streets Not anymore, traffic is encouraged to use the A370/A38 Link Road I think Marvelous would like to do away with those pesky motorcar contraptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quedgeley Exile Posted December 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, myol'man said: Not anymore, traffic is encouraged to use the A370/A38 Link Road I think Marvelous would like to do away with those pesky motorcar contraptions. That link road should be duel carriageway 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, myol'man said: Not anymore, traffic is encouraged to use the A370/A38 Link Road I think Marvelous would like to do away with those pesky motorcar contraptions. I think marvelous likes brown envelopes too... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas's perfect hattrick Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, myol'man said: Not anymore, traffic is encouraged to use the A370/A38 Link Road I think Marvelous would like to do away with those pesky motorcar contraptions. The city would be much nicer with much fewer cars - more space, cleaner air, fewer accidents. Certain people need to drive (people with disabilities, tradesmen with van loads of tools, delivery drivers etc.), but many journeys can be made walking, cycling or with public transport. Granted the public transport system at the moment is not fit for that purpose, but with improvements it could happen. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted December 3, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, Bas's perfect hattrick said: The city would be much nicer with much fewer cars - more space, cleaner air, fewer accidents. Certain people need to drive (people with disabilities, tradesmen with van loads of tools, delivery drivers etc.), but many journeys can be made walking, cycling or with public transport. Granted the public transport system at the moment is not fit for that purpose, but with improvements it could happen. When the trade off for using public transport to travel to & from work is 5hours of my day vs 1.5 hours by car I am afraid car will always win out for me. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 24 minutes ago, Bas's perfect hattrick said: The city would be much nicer with much fewer cars - more space, cleaner air, fewer accidents. Certain people need to drive (people with disabilities, tradesmen with van loads of tools, delivery drivers etc.), but many journeys can be made walking, cycling or with public transport. Granted the public transport system at the moment is not fit for that purpose, but with improvements it could happen. As long as you work on or near a direct bus route or are fit enough to cycle in all winds and weather's then fine , but if you work across the other side of the city then the car is the only option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, myol'man said: As long as you work on or near a direct bus route or are fit enough to cycle in all winds and weather's then fine , but if you work across the other side of the city then the car is the only option. No bus goes past my house - and in fact, no service to Bristol goes through my village at all. Nonetheless, I've decided to use the bus to get to Saturday games. The time to get to Bristol is about the same as driving, and I don't have the arse-ache of finding a parking space. Plus I have the righteous glow of being eco-friendly- my Greta Thunberg seal of approval. Seriously, it's mainly the parking that persuaded me to use this mode, but it does have some upsides. I am able to get more pints in now, but the extra walking (I disembark at Temple Meads) means I exercise off most of those beer calories. I'd encourage everyone who can to take the option of public transport and walking, but I do realise that for many fans, for reasons of age, infirmity and disability, this just isn't practical. The Council should give serious thought to these people. It's discriminatory to deny access and parking to all but the worst-case Blue Badge holders. I'm happy with a 45 minute stroll to the Gate in all weathers. If I was 20 years older, it wouldn't be an option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 41 minutes ago, Bas's perfect hattrick said: The city would be much nicer with much fewer cars - more space, cleaner air, fewer accidents. Certain people need to drive (people with disabilities, tradesmen with van loads of tools, delivery drivers etc.), but many journeys can be made walking, cycling or with public transport. Granted the public transport system at the moment is not fit for that purpose, but with improvements it could happen. Is marv’s underground network included in that utopian bubble of yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Ian M said: When the trade off for using public transport to travel to & from work is 5hours of my day vs 1.5 hours by car I am afraid car will always win out for me. It really is Kevin Costner - Build it and they will come. Unfortunately, it’s looked on the other way, when we get demand we will build it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas's perfect hattrick Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, RedRaw said: Is marv’s underground network included in that utopian bubble of yours. We don't need to get an underground to improve public transport - simply an integrated ticketing system would be a start. In any case, I accept there will be some journeys that you need a car for, but I know there are many times that people drive when it's not really necessary. I worked with someone in Weston who used to drive the 1/2 mile to the office. When you consider the time to park and traffic, it'd be quicker to go by bike/about the same time to walk - and reduce congestion. As @Red-Robbo mentions, if more people who are able to get out of the habit of taking the car everytime, it'd make life easier for the people who really need to drive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 Sadly Covid has once again hit the public transport option for many people. eg it’s hard to choose to sit on public transport and wear a mask and/or be coughed and sneezed on compared to the safety bubble of your own car. I personally am not against cars, but I hate seeing single occupancy cars. Obviously in a lot of cases it can’t be helped but if there are a few people in the car it does surely make more economic sense than paying for all those bus tickets. That’s the thing, the buses are expensive, too expensive compare to cars. And I guess Covid has scuppered car sharing on the whole too for many 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Bas's perfect hattrick said: The city would be much nicer with much fewer cars - more space, cleaner air, fewer accidents. Certain people need to drive (people with disabilities, tradesmen with van loads of tools, delivery drivers etc.), but many journeys can be made walking, cycling or with public transport. Granted the public transport system at the moment is not fit for that purpose, but with improvements it could happen. Cycling in Bristol one of the hilliest cities in the country? fine if your fit enough, walking? fine on a nice day for say up to 2 miles, in the rain snow wind etc not so much, public transport ? where do I start, unreliable, too expensive, and not practical for many, as you have said yourself. They have been trying to force (encourage) people onto the buses for years with their ridiculous 2 plus lanes that continue to be deserted whilst the other lane is choc a block, your utopian dream is just that I'm afraid a dream. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol red Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 Wondering if this could be related to installation and management of the new Low Emission Zone boundaries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 If the council wanna sort out the problems of traffic going past the City ground after games if drivers are coming from Cumberland Basin towards the City ground,force the traffic towards the Weston-s-m road and use the new link road to highridge/hartcliffe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 I thought the Metro service was supposed to cover most of Bristol from North to South or was that a red herring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 17 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: I thought the Metro service was supposed to cover most of Bristol from North to South or was that a red herring You actually believe what our mayor says???? Seriously, put a system of overhead monorail in place and leave the roads to us motorists and cyclists. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebounder Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 On 03/12/2021 at 14:42, pillred said: Cycling in Bristol one of the hilliest cities in the country? fine if your fit enough, walking? fine on a nice day for say up to 2 miles, in the rain snow wind etc not so much, public transport ? where do I start, unreliable, too expensive, and not practical for many, as you have said yourself. They have been trying to force (encourage) people onto the buses for years with their ridiculous 2 plus lanes that continue to be deserted whilst the other lane is choc a block, your utopian dream is just that I'm afraid a dream. Electric bike resolves many of those issues and adequate clothing resolves those issues. I work in the community and cycle all day for around 2 hours and it's a breeze. Not for everyone and I don't really care about people driving, but it's not impossible. Would I **** cycle without electric mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 43 minutes ago, marmite said: You actually believe what our mayor says???? Seriously, put a system of overhead monorail in place and leave the roads to us motorists and cyclists. He sounded convincing on BBC Points West! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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