The owners of the Bristol Royal Infirmary hospital in central Bristol are proposing to build an eight storey car park on the hillside next to the hospital. They describe it here as a “transport hub”. On this map the car park is where it says “Proposed hub location”. Key facts 35 affordable family homes will be demolished […]
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Critical Mass in Bristol
On the last Friday of every month there’s an an “organized coincidence” ride around central Bristol, with no leadership or membership. It’s one of the worldwide Critical Mass events. These rides have been happening, on and off, since at least 1997 in Bristol (see article in issue 25 of our membership magazine as below). Currently the […]
The Downs. No Cycling? Or a car-free leisure route?
Why we need space for cycling on the Downs. The annual Cycle Sunday event is a brilliant way to demonstrate the huge demand for car-free cycling around the Downs to the Downs Committee, who manage this beautiful area. (To those unfamiliar with Bristol, the Clifton and Durdham Downs lie to the north of the city centre […]
Why it matters that Bristol is preparing a ‘Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan’
After intensive lobbying by cycling and walking groups the Government set up a legally binding Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS) in 2017. The aim is “to deliver better safety, better mobility, and better streets”. All local authorities are supposed to produce a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), setting out their long-term approach to developing […]
Not long till Cycle Sunday!
Bristol’s family-friendly Cycle Sunday event, which we are supporting, is back on Sunday 16 September, 10am to 2pm. Now in its fourth year, Cycle Sunday attracts up to three thousand participants. Its success has demonstrated the huge amount of interest in the Downs as location for bike riding especially for children, who need plenty of […]