We've looked at the main routes that connect to the A4 and are proposing to make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more attractive, especially around local schools including Holymead Infants and Primary schools, Wicklea Academy and Broomhill Junior School.
This includes more traffic calming measures – like narrower roads or speed cushions which would make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists, but some journeys may be slower for drivers.
Explore the proposals below or view our interactive map.
On School Road, several speed cushions (raised humps in the road) are proposed to encourage people to drive more slowly and make it easier for schoolchildren to walk, cycle and cross the road. Unlike traditional speed bumps, they don’t extend all the way across the road, allowing buses, emergency vehicles and cyclists to pass through more easily.
We are proposing new raised pedestrian crossings (built up to pavement level) along School Road and the side road junctions:
- Near the entrance to Victory Park (this would also be a zebra crossing)
- Between Clayfield Road and Jean Road (this would also be a zebra crossing)
- Across the junctions to:
- Clayfield Road
- Jean Road
- Granston Close
- Castlegate House
These types of crossings make it seamless for pedestrians to cross, especially for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and pushchairs.
A new crossing is also proposed at the entrance to the Church Hill junction, but the slope is too steep to raise to pavement level. So instead, the crossing would be level with the road. The kerb would be made wider on both sides, making the junction smaller and safer.
The new crossings and speed cushions would mean fewer places to park along some of these roads – estimated for approximately 20 cars. This would improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, especially schoolchildren.
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What would this mean?
- Easier to cross and cycle along School Road, improving safety for students travelling to and from Holymead Infant and Junior school and Wicklea Academy
- Speed cushions would help make the area safer for everyone, while still allowing cyclists, buses and minibuses to pass through easily
- Better routes for pedestrians with wider pavements and more crossings
What’s changed since 2023?
- Much more detailed proposals are now available
We are proposing new raised pedestrian crossings (built up to pavement level) along with wider pavements to make the junctions off Hollywood Road smaller. These changes would be made at the junctions with:
- Bankside Road
- Bellevue Road
- Sherwell Road, extending across Hollywood Road – here there would be a larger section of the road built up between the two crossings to make it easier for people to cross the road
These types of crossings would make it easier for pedestrians to cross, especially for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters or pushchairs.
We are also proposing a new zebra crossing in front of Holymead Infant School (not built up to the height of the pavement).
The proposals mean there would be less space for approximately 18 cars to park throughout these roads, but safety would be improved for pedestrians and cyclists, especially schoolchildren.
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What would this mean?
- Safer routes and crossings for pedestrians and children travelling to and from Holymead Infant School
- More space for pedestrians on the pavement so that it takes less time to cross the road
What’s changed since 2023?
- Much more detailed proposals are available
We are proposing a number of improvements along Wick Road and Allison Road designed to slow down traffic and make it easier and safer for pedestrians. New crossings, which are level with the pavement, are proposed on Wick Road and its side roads, including:
- Wick Road (between house numbers 24 and 27)
- The junction of Wick Road and:
- Eton Road
- Trelawney Park – here there would be a larger section of the road built up to join the existing zebra crossing
- Malvern Road
- Rugby Road – the existing zebra crossing between Allison Road and Rugby Road would remain
- Wick Crescent
- Upper Sandhurst Road
- Sunnydene
- Collin Road
- Langton Road – here the existing zebra crossing would also be repainted
We are also proposing raised pedestrian crossings on the crossroads between Wick Road, Manworthy Road and Rossall Road. A larger section of the road would be built up with four crossings in total – one on each side of the crossroads.
A larger section of the road would also be built up between the two entrances into Wicklea Academy. This would serve as a crossing. These types of crossings make it seamless for pedestrians to cross, especially for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and pushchairs.
Speed cushions (small speed humps) would also be introduced along Wick Road. These don’t extend all the way across the road, allowing buses, emergency vehicles and cyclists to pass through more easily.
On Allison Road, there would be a new zebra crossing created to make it easier and safer for people using the bus stops to cross and continue their journeys. New trees would be added to make the area greener and more pleasant.
These changes would make it safer for local schoolchildren, parents and carers to travel to schools, and benefit pedestrians and cyclists but there would be fewer places to park along some of these roads which we estimate to be approximately the space for 17 cars. We are also planning to resurface the alleyway that runs from Allison Road to Hollywood Road via Manworthy Road, turning it into a shared path for both pedestrians and cyclists. An improved raised crossing – level with the pavement – would also be added where the path crosses Manworthy Road.
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What would this mean?
- Easier and safer to cross and cycle along Wick Road and for pedestrians and students travelling to and from Wicklea Academy, Holymead Infant and Junior schools
- Speed cushions would make the area safer for everyone including cyclists, while still allowing buses and minibuses to pass through easily
- The new cycling, walking and wheeling route on the alleyway between Allison Road and Hollywood Road would provide a safer and quicker route away from the road
What’s changed since 2023?
- Much more detailed proposals are available
We are proposing a new zebra crossing opposite The Sandringham pub along with extra cycle stands next to Parsons Bakery and Morrisons as the existing ones are often full at busy times. There would also be a series of crossings at road level over Sandy Park Road, Sandy Hill Road, and Sandhurst Road with new road surfacing to make them more visible.
To allow the new crossings, there would be less space on the road to park for approximately 2 cars.
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What would this mean?
- Easier to shop and support local businesses along Sandy Park Road and get around by walking, wheeling and cycling
- More places for shoppers to park bikes
What’s changed since 2023?
- Much more detailed proposals are available
We are proposing several new raised pedestrian crossings (built up to pavement level) on Newbridge Road and at junctions with its side roads. These crossings would be level with the pavement to make it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross at:
- Newbridge Road next to St Anne’s Park. This would also be a zebra crossing
- Newbridge Road between St Anne’s Park and Langton Court Road near the 20 mph road markings
- Langton Court Road
- Junctions at both ends of Woodside Road
- Highworth Road
These types of crossings make it seamless for pedestrians to cross, especially for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and pushchairs.
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What would this mean?
- Easier and safer for pedestrians to cross the road
- One less car parking space on Newbridge Road
What’s changed since 2023?
- Much more detailed proposals are available
Talbot Road is used as a cut through for drivers from south Bristol and people often speed through the one-way section towards the A4. National Cycle Network Route 3, which connects Cornwall to Bristol, also crosses Talbot Road and goes up Hampstead Road. The proposals would make improvements to make it safer and easier for both local residents and cyclists.
We are proposing new features on Talbot Road – including crossings, speed cushions and other traffic calming to help slow down vehicles and improve safety for everyone using the road.
Several new raised pedestrian crossings (built up to pavement level) are proposed on Talbot Road and at junctions with its side roads:
- Where Talbot Road meets the A4
- Station Road
- Thiery Road – here there would be a larger section of the road built up, including another crossing over Talbot Road
- Hampstead Road
- Lodway Road – a larger section of the road would also be raised with two additional crossings over Talbot Road added to improve safety for pedestrians
These types of crossings make it seamless for pedestrians to cross, especially for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and pushchairs.
The existing one-way system would stay the same. New parking bays, grass verges and trees would be added along the road to make the area more pleasant and reduce parking on the pavement. There would also be speed cushions (small speed humps) near the junction of Hawburn Close. These wouldn’t extend all the way across the road, allowing buses, emergency vehicles and cyclists to pass through more easily.
Next to the junction of Hampstead Road the existing crossing with an island would be changed to a shared crossing for both cyclists and pedestrians. On the other side of the junction there would be a traditional crossing at road level, with new surfacing to make it more visible, as well as a ramp for cyclists to continue their journey on Hampstead Road. There would also be new bike parking and e-scooter hire.
The safety improvements such as new crossings would mean that there are fewer spaces on the road to park – which we estimate to be for approximately 7 cars.
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What would this mean?
- Better for pedestrians with easier and safer crossings especially for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters or pushchairs
- Fewer vehicles blocking pavements
- Improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists
- Clearer parking with marked parking bays
- Greener and more pleasant local environment
- Safer journeys for cyclists on National Cycle Network Route 3
What’s changed since 2023?
- The previous consultation outlined plans to close Talbot Road to all vehicles except cycles at the junction of Talbot Road and Queens Road – this is no longer proposed, and Talbot Road would remain open along the entire road for all vehicles
Hungerford Road is very busy with traffic and is often used as a shortcut. On average, around 5,000 vehicles drive along it every day.
Cars often drive fast along Hungerford Road with many breaking the speed limit, meaning it is not very safe for pedestrians. There have been a number of incidents involving schoolchildren being hit by cars in the last few years. We want to make it much safer for everyone, and a more pleasant environment for people living in the area.
Our proposals including adding a bus gate on Hungerford Road to stop drivers from using it as a shortcut. All parts of Hungerford Road would still be accessible by car, but drivers would need to use either West Town Lane or Stockwood Road to reach their destination, rather than being able to drive all the way along Hungerford Road. The bus gate would only allow buses, motorcycles, taxis, bikes, and emergency services to pass through and travel along the whole length of Hungerford Road in both directions.
The bus gate would be located where the pavement is currently built out for a crossing near the Hungerford Gardens bus stop and houses 124-134 and 127-141.
Prominent road signs would alert drivers to the bus gate, cameras would be used to read number plates, and any vehicles not allowed to use the bus gate would get a fine.
The bus gate would mean the narrow parts of Hungerford Road, where drivers must give way to each other, could be taken out. This would make the road wider and easier to drive on.
The raised section of road near Oasis Academy would be lowered to road level to make it easier for buses.
Several new raised pedestrian crossings (built up to pavement level) are also proposed across the junctions to:
- Stockwood Road
- Both entrances to Hungerford Gardens
- Both entrances to Hungerford Crescent
- Both entrances to Hungerford Walk
- Grace Park Road
- West Town Lane
These types of crossings make it seamless for pedestrians to cross, especially for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and pushchairs.
We are also proposing new zebra crossings along Hungerford Road at:
- Arbour Walk Nursing Home
- Hungerford Community Centre and Social Club
- Oasis Academy, Brislington
The new crossings would make it safer for pedestrians and schoolchildren but would mean fewer spaces on the road to park – which we estimate to be for approximately 7 cars.
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What would this mean?
- Far less through traffic
- A much quieter and safer street for residents with better air quality
- Safer route for schoolchildren to get to Oasis Academy, and for people walking or wheeling to the nursing home and community centre
- Easier and safer for pedestrians to cross the road
- The number 36 bus could be more reliable because of less traffic
- Potentially longer journeys for some Hungerford Road residents to access their homes by car
What’s changed since 2023?
- New proposals for a bus gate and crossings