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One of Bristol’s most famous streets could be closed to private cars
Marvin Rees has revealed that one of Bristol’s most famous streets could be closed to private cars.
Speaking at the annual State of the City address, Rees highlighted the pedestrianisation of the Old City, King Street, Cotham Hill and Princess Victoria Street.
And he said that private cars might soon be banned from Park Street – but there will be a consultation before this happens.
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The mayor said that “on transport, our flagship policy remains the mass transit system including the underground. All routes have been identified linking the north, east, south and airport to the city centre.”
He said that “a key step” in building the business case that will secure more than £4 billion of investment needed for the mass transit system is a deal with First Bus that will give priority to bus travel.
He also highlighted bus prioritisation including bus gates on Bristol Bridge and Baldwin Street, and new city centre bike lanes, despite the pop-up bike lane on Lewins Mead and The Haymarket having to be shortened due to it slowing down buses.
Rees added: “We are about to launch a consultation on the introduction of bus prioritisation for the Wells Road, to the city centre, over the Downs and the whole length of the A4018.
“We will ask you to comment on proposals to remove parking that causes congestion on key routes and the closure of Park Street to private cars. This has the potential to re-invent public realm up to the Triangle and remove rat runs from the Downs.”
Rees said that Bristol “needs government funding and we must ensure the West Of England Combined Authority unlocks the investment Bristol and the city region needs”.
Main photo: Martin Booth
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