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New bus lanes and pedestrian crossings proposed for busy road
New bus lanes, bus stops and a pedestrian crossing could be introduced as part of plans for improvements on a busy road in north Bristol.
Bristol City Council is seeking feedback on proposals for work on the second half of Muller Road, linking the railway bridge by Shaldon Road to Heath Road.
Proposals include new 12-hour inbound and outbound bus lanes on weekdays and Saturdays and new bus stops along stretches of the road.
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The busy road could be made safer for walkers and cyclists, with a new pedestrian crossing to replace the traffic island by the public footpath.
Under the new proposals, new 24-hour bus lanes and bollards to prevent rat-running could be introduced – photo: Bristol City Council
Plans also include building bollards between Shaldon Road and Elmcroft Crescent, and a raised table level with the pavement at Stottbury Road.
It is hoped the proposals will make buses that travel up and down Muller Road quicker and make walking and cycling in the area safer, as well as responding to congestion following the opening of a major council-owned housing development in the area.
The road has become more congested since a section of Concorde Way, connecting the city centre to north Bristol was closed for a year to make space for construction workers to build Ashley Down train station.
A diversion set up by Bristol City Council directed cyclists up Boiling Wells Lane, onto the busy road. The diversion was criticised by cycle campaigners and some Green councillors as “risky”.
The latest proposals for Muller Road come after the northern half of the road was completed in December, including a new 24-hour inbound bus lane, bollards to limit traffic and new traffic signals.
Cabinet member for transport, Don Alexander, said: “We hope lots of people take a look at the designs and give us their views to help us make sure our plans are right for the area.
“The proposals will make it easier for residents to access reliable public transport and should encourage more walking and cycling.
“This second stage of the Muller Road project follows the launch of the first finished homes of the 268 planned at Lockleaze by our housing company, Goram Homes.
“More than half of these will be council housing, shared ownership, or bespoke homes designed to meet some of the city’s most urgent housing needs.
“The first of the 94 socially rented council homes will be ready to move into by February 2024. This is exciting news, and we really need a transport network that keeps pace with this growing neighbourhood.”
Main photo: Mia Vines Booth
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