The controversial Keynsham bypass bus lane plan is cancelled due to public and political opposition.
Local leaders in Keynsham and Bath feel shocked, though Bristol Live readers seem happy. Councillors previously resisted the bus lane and called it “extremely unpopular” last summer.
Godwin, campaigning to win the metro mayor election May 1, stated Norris withdrew the consultation so further development of the bus lane is now suspended.
Councillor Sarah Warren is upset by how they made this call and wants Norris to explain the announcement, which Godwin posted on Facebook, not at a meeting.
One person questioned the bus lane’s point, suggesting it won’t speed up buses on that road. They suggest fixing bus delays near Brislington and Saltford first.
Another person agreed that “sanity prevails”, noting the bypass gets busy so reducing lanes would cause traffic jams. Another feels someone listened finally.
Empty bus lanes frustrate drivers stuck in traffic, leading one person to think using half the road for buses is bad, noting bus lanes are empty most of the day.
Another appreciated the politicians listening to the public, while someone else thinks motorists regained control of the roads, noting that “Common sense” returned.
One person thinks stopping the plan is wrong, as better A4 bus lanes need that bypass lane. The railway line and full bus lanes should reduce car traffic.
Someone pointed out few buses use the bypass at peak times, and delays happen only due to road work elsewhere. Another reported chaos caused by bus lanes on another road.