New links planned for Bristol cycle path

Two new links from the Bristol and Bath Railway Path could benefit cyclists and walkers living in Speedwell, St George, Redfield and Whitehall.

The proposed links would serve Bristol Brunel Academy and Speedwell residents, and St George and Redfield residents via St George's Park. Consultations on the plans will be held by the Greater Bristol Cycling City group from next week.

One link from Bristol Brunel Academy would take a route through Ridgeway playing fields with a crossing at Whitefield Road, Speedwell. The other link involves a new crossing at Whitehall Road, Whitehall, and a contraflow facility along Stretford Road, Whitehall, to link to the centre of St George's Park.

Drop-in sessions with maps of the plans will be held on Monday, July 13, between 4pm and 7.30pm at Whitehall Rugby Club, Foundry Lane; and on Wednesday, July 15, between 4pm and 7.30pm, at St Ambrose Church, Stretford Road.

Councillor Jon Rogers, Bristol City Council executive member for transport and sustainability, said: "The Bristol and Bath Railway Path is one of Britain's most attractive and well-used cycle routes. It is used by 2,500 commuters to work and school every morning, reducing car journeys and congestion, and giving benefits all round.

"These new links are just one of the many elements we are considering to increase use of this popular Path still further."