The document outlines a positive vision for transportation in Bristol, anticipating a population growth of 22% and the addition of 90,000 new homes by 2031, alongside 70,000 new jobs. It highlights the city's relatively low public transport usage compared to higher rates of cycling and walking for commuting. The goal is to inspire discussions and actions to improve the transport network through collaborative planning efforts.

1. Setting out an
overarching
positive vision for
transport in Bristol

3. A Growing City Region
90,000 new
homes
22% population
increase by 2031
70,000 new jobs
in enterprise
zones

4. Keeping Bristol Moving
Road Capacity: people
per hour per single
traffic lane
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
Cars Bikes Light Rail Bus Rapid
Transit

5. We have relatively low use of public transport,
with higher levels of walking and cycling
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
At or from home Public transport Car Bicycle On foot
Birmingham
Bristol
Leeds
Liverpool
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Sheffield
England and Wales
2011 Census
Core Cities
Comparison
More people in Bristol commute to
work by bicycle or on foot than in
any other LA in England and Wales

6. Contribute to the discussion
on transport
Joint Local
Transport Plan
Joint Strategic
Planning
Strategy
Joint Spatial Plan
West of England
Enterprise Areas
and Zones

7. Inspire change to
create a better
transport network
for everyone