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More city centre streets could be closed to cars
Cars could be completely banned on streets around some of Bristol’s most popular cultural venues if new proposals from the city council get the go-ahead.
The aim of the proposals are to make Denmark Street, Denmark Avenue, Frogmore Street and Trenchard Street “safer, easier to get around and more pleasant to visit”.
The roads are close to the Bristol Hippodrome, the O2 Academy and Bristol Beacon, as well as the Hatchet and the Queenshilling.
Proposals include closing part of Denmark Street to motor vehicles either full-time or part-time, closing Denmark Avenue permanently, and installing raised crossing points at the same level as the pavement across Denmark Street’s junction with St Augustine’s Parade and across Culver Street’s junction with Frogmore Street
Other proposals are for tactile paving and dropped kerbs; speed cushions on Frogmore Street and Trenchard Street; and new planting, seating and cycle and e-scooter parking.
Ed Plowden, chair of the transport & connectivity committee, said: “This area of the city is a key part of Bristol’s cultural offering.
“We are aiming to make it safer and more welcoming for everyone, whether you are heading to a show or concert, grabbing a bite to eat or just passing through.
“Please do get involved in this round of engagement, as your views will help us to shape this important area and support Bristol’s night-time economy.”
The project is set to be funded by the government as part of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, secured by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
Metro mayor Helen Godwin added: “Getting the basics right now by improving our walking and cycling infrastructure, and fixing our roads and bridges, can lay the foundations for a better transport system overall.”
A survey on the proposals is available to fill out at www.bristol.gov.uk/Denmark-Street-2025 until October 9.
Main photo: Mersina Booth
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