What are the plans?
Rather than building a whole new network (like a full-city underground train, for example), it’s cheaper and greener for us to improve what already exists, take a look at where those routes might not join up with each other, and put new routes in place to fill in those gaps.
We plan on increasing the amount of buses and trains on existing routes, as well as creating new cross-city bus routes and two new overground railway lines.
People using the network will be able to buy tickets that work on all different forms of transport in the network - for example, a day ticket will allow you to travel on buses and trains.
Project phases
Feb '23-May '24: more buses (in progress)
We’re trialling closing Bristol Bridge to traffic, which will allow us to create bus-only routes through the city center.
We’ve also doubled the amount of Number 2 bus services already, and will be increasing services on other routes through the city centre.
May '24-Jan '26: adding new train stations and bus stops
Once the Bristol Bridge trial period is over we will build additional bus stops throughout the city and phase in the new bus routes proposed in our plans.
We will also begin construction on new train and metro stops.
Jan '26-Jan '29: construction of overground lines
We will build two new overground train lines that will connect Bristol Airport, Cribbs Causeway, Bath, Keynsham and Emerson’s Green, with brand new stops along each route.
This will connect places like Knowle, Hengrove, St George and Kingswood with the rest of the city.
Have your say
Route 215 overpass: quick consultation
Make a quick submission: this quick consultation lays out the main proposals for the Route 215 overpass and asks whether you agree or disagree with them.
Route 215 overpass: detailed consultation
Make an in-depth submission: the detailed consultation asks for your thoughts on the main proposals for the Route 215 overpass, as well as asking you to read and comment on the proposals in detail. We recommend this version for stakeholders or organisations.
Explore the Master Plan routes
Use the interactive map to see proposed routes and how they connect
This is an interactive map.
Closed consultations and engagement
Proposal to Implement a Low Emission Zone (with Geo Select and Publishable Replies)
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Nitrogen dioxide is a brown gas, with the chemical formula NO 2 . It is chemically related to nitric oxide (nitrogen monoxide), a colourless gas with the chemical formula NO. NO 2 is released into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels (i.e., coal, gas etc.). We have collected air pollution data around Edinburgh and mapped it out to...
Arlen Hill Local Plan
This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. We are preparing a new Local Plan, which will help shape Arlen Hill to 2040. The Local Plan helps to ensure that planning decisions are made in the best interests of our neighbourhoods and communities. Providing your feedback can take as little as 15 minutes. This website has been designed to help you respond to the topics that matter to you...
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