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Bristol Cycling Campaign

Old Market Gap cycle lane, Bristol

Bristol’s “invisible” bike lanes to be painted red to reduce conflict with pedestrians – but cyclists warn “lipstick on a pig” approach will not make “disjointed” infrastructure safer

During the trial, Bristol City Council says it will measure “unintentional” use of cycleways by pedestrians, as well as the number of near misses

Fri, May 09, 2025 13:59
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Muller Road bus lane, northern stretch

“A cycle-hostile road for only the brave”: Cycling campaign slams council plan to introduce bus lanes instead of bike lanes, rubbishes “factually misleading” claim new proposal will still encourage cyclists

Initial scheme would have seen segregated cycling infrastructure, Bristol City Council now preferring to install bus lanes instead and leaving campaigners "extremely disappointed" by "massive policy failure" to "drop" walking and cycling

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 17:06
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Avon Crescent, Bristol

Popular cycling and walking route to be reopened to cars despite concerns of “unnecessary danger”

The Bristol route has been closed for three years, and campaigners and councillors are warning that the move would make it dangerous

Fri, May 05, 2023 13:17
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Concorde Way cycle route diversion (Bristol Cycling Campaign)

Mayor promises to reassess “risky” cycle route diversion on busy “unsafe” road – but says making cyclists use narrow pavement will not create conflict with pedestrians

Bristol mayor Marvin Rees also criticised a Green Party councillor for claiming that motorists are at the “bottom” of the road user hierarchy

Wed, Mar 22, 2023 12:51
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Concorde Way cycle route diversion

Cyclists call on council to reconsider “unsafe” cycle route diversion

Bristol Cycling Campaign says the diversion, put in place due to construction works on a new railway station, has been “rushed through” and will put cyclists in danger

Sat, Mar 04, 2023 18:27
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Fabian Breckels

Labour councillor slams “arrogant” cycling group, claims cyclists are “biggest threat” to pedestrians

Bristol councillor Fabian Breckels has since somewhat backtracked on his comments, saying he has "no issue with responsible cyclists" but "inconsiderate cyclists can pose a real threat to pedestrians"

Tue, Nov 29, 2022 17:31
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Bristol Harbour from M Shed (CC 2.0 BY SA licensed on Flicke by shrinkin’violet)

Bristol cyclists call for Princes Street bridge to be closed to cars

Petition urges city council to think again while repairs are underway

Sat, Jul 16, 2016 01:58
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Bristol Cycling Campaign urges people to sign pro-20mph zone petition

Opposition to 20mph zones is based on "misinformed rubbish" say campaigners

Mon, Aug 24, 2015 12:50
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Congestion and parking problems on Bristol’s Gloucester Road (CC licensed Sam Saunders)

Stat attack – has cycling really doubled on a road in Bristol since 2000? We doubt it

DfT figures from 2000 and 2013 suggest big increase - but analysis of trends gives very different outcome

Thu, Apr 16, 2015 14:42
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Bristol Temple Quarter Harbour Greenway impression

“Awful” – Bristol Cycling Campaign’s verdict on Temple Greenways plans

Response to consultation says shared use paths won't cope with expected volumes of people on foot or bike

Tue, Apr 14, 2015 10:35
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