Bristol’s East Liveable Neighbourhood trial is underway: Introducing new bus gates aimed at reducing traffic and promoting sustainable travel

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The trial, part of a £6 million initiative, aims to alleviate congestion and enhance air quality by limiting through-traffic in residential areas. While the scheme has garnered support for its potential environmental benefits, it has also faced criticism.

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00:00Bristol's East Liverpool neighbourhood trial is well underway, introducing new bus gates aimed

00:06at reducing traffic and promoting sustainable travel. These bus gates, located on Avonswell

00:13Road, Marsh Lane and Palmas, restrict access other than to buses, emergency vehicles and

00:19authorised users only, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CCTV enforcement cameras

00:26monitor compliance and fines are issued to unauthorised vehicles. The trial is part of a £6

00:32million initiative which aims to alleviate congestion and enhance air quality by limiting

00:38through traffic in residential areas. While the scheme has garnered support for its potential

00:43environmental benefits, it's also faced much criticism. Some residents argue that the measures

00:49have led to increased traffic on surrounding roads, longer journey times and challenges

00:55for those with mobility issues. Protests have disrupted the installation of these measures,

01:02with demonstrators voicing concerns about the impact on daily commuters and accessibility.

01:09Despite these challenges, Bristol City Council remains committed to the trial, emphasising the

01:15importance of creating safer, more sustainable urban spaces.

01:20The community to address concerns. Residents are encouraged to share their experiences and feedback

01:28to help shape the future of Bristol's transport infrastructure.

01:33The trial is also part of Bristol City Council's need to get to net zero by 2030 and it intends to

01:41alleviate traffic by reducing congestion.

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