Twenty-four Bath residents associations are contesting a new bus gate plan, citing traffic and access concerns.
Locals are not happy about this proposal. The Fairfield Park Health Centre is worried and they think it will block access to their location. A “stop the bus gate” campaign started up.
The campaigners support liveable neighborhoods in theory. However, they see problems for northeast communities, and the bus gate could increase traffic and pollution.
Liveable neighborhoods should cut traffic and they aim to make walking and cycling safer. But the plan might hurt several areas, as Fairfield Park and Larkhall could see more traffic. Narrow roads might become unsafe from increased traffic.
The campaign is asking people to act and write to councilors about the bus gate. They want a better city traffic plan and they want the council to rethink this bus gate.
Many groups joined the “stop the bus gate” campaign, and Northeast Bath residents showed strong support. One person felt humbled by everyone helping, while another said people want to work together on solutions.
The bus gate impacts London Road and Snow Hill. The West of England Combined Authority approved this plan. Buildings on Frankley and Snow Hill will change and Bennet Lane will become one way, but plans are unclear.
The council is planning eleven liveable neighborhoods. People will get to share their thoughts this spring or summer, and this feedback is for the London Road and Snow Hill area.
The council wants less traffic in neighborhoods and they want to promote walking and cycling. Almost half of Bath trips are short vehicle journeys. The council wants people to consider other travels.