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Cyclists and pedestrians rejoice: Bristol does know how to build segregated paths
In sharp contrast to those usually built across Bristol, a new cycle lane is both in a different colour and clearly segregated from pedestrians.
A recently completed section of the Bristol & Bath Railway Path has been greeted warmly by cyclists and pedestrians alike.
It is part of improvement works funded by the Department for Transport through Sustrans’ Paths For Everyone programme, with a financial contribution from Bristol City Council.
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The double-bend ‘wiggle’ at Clay Bottom has long been notoriously dangerous.
In the words of Sustrans, “there is now more space and visibility, to improve physical and personal safety”.
A separate space for walking and cycling has been created, with a two-way cycle track and wider walking path, with wildflowers still due to be planted in the central strip, and new seating already installed.
Some trees and vegetation have been removed in order to “improve physical and personal safety, and accessibility on the bend”.
This is what the wiggle looked like in January:
The Clay Bottom wiggle before the start of improvement works to the Railway Path – photo: Martin Booth
Main photo: Martin Booth
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