A consultation has been launched for people who live and work in Bath to have their say on plans for travel in the city centre, including speeding up bus journeys.
Residents are being asked to give their views on proposals that will affect St James’s Parade and the Ambury Gyratory, as well as changes to better connect cycle routes.
The proposals would see the introduction of bus lanes along Churchill Bridge and St James’ Parade, and making Ambury Gyratory largely two-way, allowing buses to travel directly to and from the bus station.
Other transport ideas locals are being asked for their views on include plans for new and upgraded cycle routes, including two-way cycling between Pulteney Bridge and New King Street, plus other plans which together would create a more direct, joined-up cycle network across the city centre.
The idea behind the changes is to help people who can get out of their cars and onto a bike or use the bus, especially for shorter journeys.
However, the consultation is also upfront that some compromises are necessary.
Residents are advised that several car parking spaces could be lost, up to a maximum of eight, and some city centre journeys would be less direct by car.
Views are sought on these trade-offs but nothing is set in stone.
The plans are part of a wider £540 million programme from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, led by the region’s directly elected Mayor, Dan Norris, to improve public transport across the region.
Residents can take part in the six-week consultation to help shape the plans by visiting www.haveyoursaywest.co.uk.
The project is being delivered in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council.
