Bristol Business Guide

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Transport Investment
Bristol, along with the other West of
England Councils, are working together
on passenger transport improvements
with MetroBus and new bus links,
improvements to cycling and walking
and, traffic and parking management,
plus improvements to local rail
services. There are a number of other
projects underway to help make Bristol
a more liveable, pleasant place to be,
encouraging more people to make
sustainable travel choices. These
include the introduction of 20mph
limits, residents’ parking scheme and
urban traffic management to improve
traffic flow.
The aim is to
• reduce carbon emissions
• support sustainable economic
growth
• promote accessibility
• contribute to better safety, security
and health
• improve quality of life and create
a more healthy environment
Business Support
Service
TravelWest have been awarded funding
from central Government’s Local
Sustainable Transport Fund to help
businesses in the West of England
develop sustainable travel options.
Businesses are provided with a
bespoke package depending on their
specific transport or site issues to
encourage sustainable travel options
within the workplace, addressing both
commuter and business travel.
Travelwest can help businesses put
in place sustainable travel initiatives
that encourage walking, cycling,
using public transport, car sharing
and the use of electric vehicle
technologies to help
• build a healthier, more productive
workforce
• save money for your staff and
business
• improve local air quality
• boost your corporate image
For more information visit
Transport in and
around Bristol
Bristol is one of the most well
connected locations in the UK, with
extensive road and rail links, an
expanding international airport and
the fastest growing deep water port
in the UK.
Journey planning in the Bristol and the
West of England has never been easier
with the Travelwest website and app.
You can plan your journey to see which
mode of transport is best for the trip,
see live bus and rail departures and
download the walking and cycling map.
For more information visit
Park and Ride
Bristol provides a comfortable,
frequent and easy way to travel into
the city from Park and Ride sites.
Further Details can be found at
Bus
There are over a million bus journeys
every week in and around West of
England. People of all ages and
backgrounds travel by bus into Bristol
every day. The four local councils
have invested heavily in improving
infrastructure for public transport
including more dedicated bus lanes,
priority at traffic lights and real time
bus information.
For more information see
MetroBus: Bus Rapid Transit
(BRT) – a new express public
transport system
MetroBus is a new express bus service
that’s coming to the West of England
region (Spring 2018). It is a £200
million joint project between the
Department for Transport, Bristol City
Council, North Somerset Council and
South Gloucestershire Council.
MetroBus is a form of high capacity
rapid public transport found in urban
areas. It’s a smarter way of travelling
that uses a combination of segregated
busways and bus lanes.
MetroBus is part of the West of
England’s plan to:
• reduce carbon emissions,
• support sustainable economic
growth,
• promote accessibility,
• contribute to better safety, security
and health,
• improve quality of life and create a
healthy natural environment.
MetroBus has been designed to link
and connect with existing rail and bus
services. It builds on the £80 million
investment in the Greater Bristol Bus
Network and is part of an integrated
approach to travel investment that
includes:
• passenger transport improvements
(MetroBus and new bus links),
• measures to improve cycling and
walking,
• traffic and parking management, and
• improvements to rail via MetroWest.
Walking and Cycling
Bristol is a compact city and has one
of the highest rates of walking and
cycling of any major English city
outside London (2011 Census). There
has been rapid growth in walking and
cycling over the last 20 years. Walking
is a great way to enjoy Bristol, it is also
the most accessible and cost-effective
way to travel.
For more information
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