Post by Tangy on Mar 17, 2010 19:51:34 GMT
Thanks to: www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/43-million-to-improve-transport-in-bristol-4003
It has been announced that Bristol is set to get an extra 43 million pounds to spend on improving public transport.
Most of the money would be invested in a rapid transit network for the Long Ashton to Temple Meads route.
Transport Minister, Paul Clark MP was in Bristol to announce that the bid for extra funding, in conjunction with the West of England Partnership, has been successful.
The idea behind the rapid transit system is to have energy-efficient, low carbon buses and extra bus lanes throughout the city.
Paul Clark said: "An efficient and reliable transport system is the lifeblood of every local community. This is why we're investing significant amounts of money in Bristol's infrastructure.
Today's announcement seeks to tackle congestion in the city, whilst presenting real alternatives to the car.
"The West of England is a prosperous area with a good standard of living and its reputation is growing internationally. So it is only right that it has a world class transport system to match."
Also included in proposals are parallel cycling lanes and routes for pedestrians between the Museum of Bristol and Long Ashton Park and Ride and additional bus services to provide faster journey times.
Today's decision means that Bristol City Council can move forward with detailed planning for the scheme.
If the process continues to schedule, the plan is to start construction in 2012 with the first rapid transit running in 2014.
The operator for the rapid transit route has not been selected, a full open tender process will have to take place.
It has been announced that Bristol is set to get an extra 43 million pounds to spend on improving public transport.
Most of the money would be invested in a rapid transit network for the Long Ashton to Temple Meads route.
Transport Minister, Paul Clark MP was in Bristol to announce that the bid for extra funding, in conjunction with the West of England Partnership, has been successful.
The idea behind the rapid transit system is to have energy-efficient, low carbon buses and extra bus lanes throughout the city.
Paul Clark said: "An efficient and reliable transport system is the lifeblood of every local community. This is why we're investing significant amounts of money in Bristol's infrastructure.
Today's announcement seeks to tackle congestion in the city, whilst presenting real alternatives to the car.
"The West of England is a prosperous area with a good standard of living and its reputation is growing internationally. So it is only right that it has a world class transport system to match."
Also included in proposals are parallel cycling lanes and routes for pedestrians between the Museum of Bristol and Long Ashton Park and Ride and additional bus services to provide faster journey times.
Today's decision means that Bristol City Council can move forward with detailed planning for the scheme.
If the process continues to schedule, the plan is to start construction in 2012 with the first rapid transit running in 2014.
The operator for the rapid transit route has not been selected, a full open tender process will have to take place.