The over-reliance on the car constitutes a major reason why I became a member of Living Streets which campaigns to improve the liveability of our streets
Category: Tony Dyer
Tony Dyer: There’s nothing black and white in Bristol green spaces ‘victory’
The green space problem is a complex one, and should not be used as yet another political football by those seeking to simply increase their own particular party’s chances in a future election
Tony Dyer: Ashton Vale town green deal not worth paper it’s printed on
The Ashton Vale town green compromise is, it now appears, not worth the committee paper it was printed on. The council has failed in even the most basic task of registering the correct piece of land
Tony Dyer: Confessions of a failed Bristol rioter
We, as a society, appear to have learned almost nothing over the last 30 years and continue to make the same mistakes – it is only a matter of time until the next outbreak of violence
Tony Dyer: Bristol bus rapid transit scheme is just tinkering around the edges
This is not rocket science, a visit to almost every continental city will show what can happen when public transport is properly planned and integrated.
Tony Dyer: Why can’t Bus Rapid Transit fans see Portishead rail link is better plan?
Even a report produced in favour of the Ashton Vale scheme indicates re-opening the Portishead railway will have a much greater effect on reducing car usage
Tony Dyer: You think we have too many supermarkets in Bristol? Think again…
Figures from a report by retail research company CACI suggests major supermarket chains will target the Bristol area for another one million square feet of retail floorspace.