Consultation on the A4 Corridor Project 26th July sees the long-awaited launch of the public consultation on the A4 Corridor project. The consultation is being led by the West of England Combined Authority in partnership with Bristol City Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council. The survey can be found on the Travel West website and runs until 10 September. The long-term aim of the project is to deliver a mass-transit link between the two cities of Bristol and Bath but in the short term is looking at improving bus reliability and encouraging more walking and cycling. Congestion and air quality is very poor in the area and so the more we can encourage people to travel sustainably, the better, especially as the local population is set to grow in the coming years.
The elephant in the room is of course the Callington Road Link, which is not mentioned in this consultation but is a key part of the project. Despite official claims that nothing has been decided, it’s pretty clear that if road space on the A4 is reallocated for bus lanes then private vehicles will be diverted onto a new road along the route of the former Brislington Railway Line. In our survey comments, we’ll be suggesting that building new roads is not the best way to encourage sustainable travel choices or improve air quality! We would like to encourage everyone to participate in this survey, including residents and local businesses, and especially those who live and work in the vicinity or who use the route on a regular basis. This is your chance to have your say on an important project that will shape our area for decades to come.
The survey includes sections on general travel behaviour, bus use, Park and Ride, cycling and walking. You can skip questions that are not relevant to you and there is also space to add your own comments. As well as the survey, there is an inter- By Cllr. Jos Clark and Cllr. Andrew Varney active mapping tool where you make comments relating to specific locations. You can cllr.jos.clark@bristol.gov.uk 07584 370429 also see what other people have suggested and ‘like’ comments you agree with. cllr.andrew.varney@bristol.gov.uk 07584 183381 24
