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Bristol’s bus rapid transit plan is a curate’s egg – the area needs an Integrated Transport Authority

Gavin Smith - Transport consultant
09 September 2011
Gavin Smith has retired from 30 years in local authorities and the voluntary sector and is now an independent transport consultant.
Gavin Smith has retired from 30 years in local authorities and the voluntary sector and is now an independent transport consultant.

 

A major scheme bid for funding a Bristol ‘rapid transit’ system is on its way to Government – again. This time it’s ‘bus rapid transit’ (BRT). But, once again, we are watching a complex farce play out, egged on by woefully flabby Government policy. A pity, because Greater Bristol remains – and looks set to remain – tied to the car, with congestion, long journey times and the dubious distinction of lacking any decent public transport system. How...

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