Wednesday 8 October 2008

Trams not jams

Bristol City Council and the West of England Partnership Arse Things Up (Again)

See also: Buses Down the Railway Path, 'Cycling City' status

Coming soon: Congestion charge

So, the consultation for the South Bristol Ring Road commences. Clearly inspired by all the M32 has done for Easton and St. Pauls, it will cut through Hartcliffe, Highridge and Bishopsworth. As a sop, the WOE are offering a Bus Rapid Transport route which will serve the houses due to be built on greenbelt land between Long Ashton and Dundry. (Shades of the "Railway Path BRT" to Emersons Green.) Whoopee!

The Transport for Greater Bristol Alliance think the money should be spent on a tram system instead. If you agree with this eminently sensible proposal, please sign their petition here.

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