John Grimshaw December Revision 2013 Project Promenades Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to to walkways and towpaths quays, waterside Bristol’s of all enhance to Proposals area the in cycling and further walking to promenades popular promote create Bristol

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Introduction

Bristol’s riversidesRiversides and and docks Docks have have long long These maps list the points which the been a popular place to cycle because the current project is addressing in order

arethey attractive, are attractive, central central and flat.and flat.This projectThis Thisto enable document the City lists Council the points to have which a the B I N D G M A R aisproject to draw aims them to draw all together them all totogether make a to real currentcoordinated project and is coherentaddressing framework in order for resourcemake a real for resourcethe City, bothfor the for City, pedestrians both for toaction enable over the the City coming Council years. to have a andpedestrians cyclists and- all cyclistspromenaders. – all promenaders. coordinated and coherent framework for actionThese notesover the conclude coming with years. a few examples There are numerous areasproblems where to resolve, of the type of solution which the project is often matters which the public currently just enhancement could be introduced and Theseproposing. notes include examples of the type problemscope with, resolved. but nonetheless These are are often deterrents matters of solution which the project is proposing. to easy and popular use. There are rough which the public currently just cope with, These are being revised and Johnadded Grimshaw to as the butcobbled noetheless surfaces are which deterrets are difficultto easy andto walk project progresses. popularon, missing use. sections There are of roughroute, cobbledbusy roads to Coordinator of the Bristol Promenades Project March 2013 surfacescross and which sections are difficultwhich are to of walk inadequate on, John Grimshaw missingwidth. sections of route, busy roads to Coodinator of the cross and sections which are of inadequate Bristol Promenades Project width. Revised August 2013 Vauxhall Bridge B I N D G M A R

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, and can aiming increase ogrammes outes of Bristol at the heart pr wide active travel of every kind. For example, the next page summerizes issues around bridges. waterside r of personal travel in the City be seen as the focus and catalyst for city ought s events any use e d a n ds and vision e e to make it depending om r outes, or pr aken together the details P e h d as funds or parallel schemes t g n i t at all. The lists of details is almost as at all. The lists of details is almost long as you car upon the standar waterside r its adopted. Each detail is valuable in own right, and each could be br forwar allowed. T amount to a strategy for putting the c e n on ous c d n r a e t a W e h t g estricts the usage of the , and a means of travel which ecognised as convenient, eport takes the form of numer ess a particular issue which ently r gin Br id l – o t in the City is widely r The r sketches, each one designed to addr curr s l Bri ra t n ossed e, ous ossings e cr ogramme. eating n Ce n i g oad cr n i • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area l c e 8 r y outes can be further ease walking and ease walking and e way of cr oject in its pr Project e ar e the focus of most of e the focus C g neys. neys into the centr neys into n mi r fer a sur o f eport sets out to show how Promenades oved, all with the intention of r . These a ns a omenades pr ovide short cuts not available to r emple Meads , and no less than 7 enhanced, widened, extended and impr a popularising walking and cycling as This r these waterside r cycling in Bristol will include a cycling in Bristol will Pr and the riverside The dockside quays paths of pr motorists (Ther between Cumberland Basin and T also pedestrian bridges, most of which cater for cyclists). for many jour Any quest to incr attractive, continuous and popular attractive, continuous T The waterways of central Bristol have Bristol of central waterways The of the be seen as the essence come to City ar attractions, they its visitor jour by most r the course of nume they form Bristol Bristol

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B I N D I N G M A R G I N N I I G G R R A A M M G G N N I I D D N N I I B B Transforming Cycling in Central Bristol – Bridging the Water and connecting the Promenades A summary of the proposed programme of bridge works

1 Add cycling way to top lock gates 9 New Bridge across harbour inlet 15 Existing 2 cycling bridges over the the bridge 1.4m to the east by 1to cAddross cycling Cumberland way to top Basin. lock gates to 8aunder A new construction bridge connecting as part Camden of 14 FloatingThe planned Harbou “Möbius”r. bridge is not hospitalremoving and the community raised walkway centres. cross Cumberland Basin. development.Road to the path under Cumberland ideal for cyclists in that it requires a lift Alternativelythat side and shift widen the road the under more the 2 Widen footway across Merchant’s Road would reduce the pressure on 16 Theto bypass planned the Floatcurved Bridge flight underof steps at bridgepopular 1.4m west to theside east walkway by removing by the Gaol Ferry Bridge. its start. the raised walkway that side and widen 2Swing Widen Bridge footway or somehowacross Cumberland enable 10 Pero’s Bridge has already the railway bridges leading to corresponding amount. shaBasinred use and ac extendross thewidth lock. of footway transformed walking and cycling in Temple Meads will overcome a the more popular west side walkway by across the old lock. 9 thisA newarea. bridge across harbour inlet 15 longExisting standing 2 cycling obstacle bridges to over cycling the 21 theThe corresponding Sparke Evans amount Park or introduce single lane traffic to release space. 3 Open up the former railway bridge is under construction as part of the inFloating the ar ea.Harbour. It may be possible Suspension Bridge has no useful 3 Open up the former railway bridge development. under Smeaton Way to give a 11 Bathurst Basin Lock requires to open up historic vaults as an connection to the south. An directunder route Smeaton from theWay riverside to give a todirect a new bridge to connect the 16 The planned Float Bridge under the 21 The Sparke Evans Park Suspension alternative. Bridgeimmediate has no link useful could connection be made to into theroute docks. from the riverside to the docks. 10riverside Pero’s Bridge promenades. has already This transformed need railway bridges leading to Temple walking and cycling in this area. Meads will overcome a long standing thethe south. Paintworks An immediate employment link could area, be

not open. Alternatively build up the 17 The planned Arena Bridge B I N D G M A R 4 4Bridge Bridge ac acrossross blocked blocked up up entranceentrance to obstacle to cycling in the area. It may made into the Paintworks employment concrete “dam” to road level. will have a wide cycling track area, and a continuous defined to MeMerchant’srchant’s Dock Dock to to overcome overcome barriers 11 Bathurst Basin Lock requires a be possible to open up historic vaults of the Bath Road to Arnos Vale if negotiation with land owners fails. new bridge to connect the riverside whichas an alternative.will lead to a promenade crossing of the Bath Road to Arnos barriers if negotiation with 12 Bedminster Bridge is currently a Cemetery would provide a daytime promenades. This need not open. overlooking the river. Valelink Cemeteryto Totterdown. would provide a daytime 5landowners Consider relocatingfails. Brunel’s Swing majorAlternatively obstacle build for upcyclists the concrete both 17 The planned Arena Bridge will have a link to Totterdown. ac‘dam’ross theto road Cut level. and parallel to it 18 Awide new cycling bridge track over which the railway will lead he tor ea 5 ConsiderBridge torelocating cross Poole’s Brunel Dock’s Swing entrance. 22 The planned link under Brunel’s as the gyratory does not have any willpromenade create a overlooking route to Th theree river. Lamps 22 The planned link under Brunel’s Bridge Bridge to cross Poole’s Dock Bridge from Kings Park Avenue 6 Reconstruct north end of Vauxhall 12p rBedminsterovision for Bridgecyclists. is currently The City a’ smajor Junction and enable cyclists to from King’s Park Avenue will link the entrance. will link the Avon Meads Shopping Swing Bridge to overcome ranks of curobstaclerent design for cyclists for completely both across the 18 bypassA new bridge the ext overremely the railway busy andhere will AvonCent Meadsre with Shopping the whole Centre Barton with Hill the steps and create direct route over river, remodellingCut and parallel this willto it giveas the two gyratory create a route to Three Lamps Junction whole Barton Hill residential area. 6 Reconstruct north end of Vauxhall wholly daunting Bath Road. residential area. railway and road to Sydney Row which excellentdoes not c haverossings any provision of the river for and enable cyclists to bypass the Swing Bridge to overcome ranks of leads through to site of proposed forcyclists. cyclists The and City’s complete current the design for 19 Theextremely “Banana” busy Langtonand wholly St dauntingreet 2323 TheThe planned planned Feeder Feeder Road Road Cycle Cycle Track steps and create direct route over along the whole length of its north side Harbour Bridge. northcompletely side p rremodellingomenade as this well will asgive bridgeBath Road. is inaccessible to cyclists Track along the whole length of river railway and road to Sydney two excellent crossings of the river for will connect to the New Brislington connecting to an avenue up to on account of steps either side. its north side will connect to the 7Row A harbourwhich leads bridge th justrough upstream to site of of the cyclists and complete the north side 19 AThe scheme “Banana” has Langton been drawn Street upbridge to is Bridge at Netham which has a good St. Mary Redcliffe � “the fairest, separatedNew Brislington footway Bridgeand will atgive Netham the proposedSS Great Harbour Britain will Bridge. need to be an promenade, as well as connecting to rinaccessibleeplace these to withcyclists ramped on account paving of B I N D G M A R goodliest,an avenue and up tomost St. Maryfamous Redcliffe parish - steps either side. A scheme has been wholewhich of has St. Anne’sa good access separated to the City iconic opening bridge or a chain ferry to make a direct route to the south 7 A Harbourfloating Bridgebridge justwith boatupst rdeckseam set at chu“therch fairest in England” parish church. in England”. drawn up to replace these with ramped Centre.footway and will give the whole of Bristol. of thequayside SS G rleveleat Britainfor convenient will need access paving to make a direct route to the of St. Anne’s access to the City and a bar/café below, overlooking the 13 13The The p rproposedoposed KingKing StreetStreet Bridge Bridge south of Bristol. 24 To the east the planned bridge over to be an iconic opening bridge or 20 A new “subway” driven level Centre. water. hashas been been drawn drawn up in detaildetail and and the Avon at Hanham Mills will provide costed.costed. ItIt will provideprovide a a valuable valuable direct under the railway embankment to 24 aT direct,o the eastlevel theand plannedattractive bridge route from boat decks set at quayside level 20 A new “subway” driven level under 8 The Gaol Ferry Bridge will be linked diconnectionrect connection across ac fromross Queen from Square Vtheictoria railway Park embankment would radically to Victoria open theover town the of A Keynshamvon at Hanham to the centreMills of for convenient access and a bar/ direct to the harbour side by new Queento Victoria Squa Streetre to andVictoria Old MarketStreet as upPark this would area radically because open the up dark this and area Bristolwill p r-ovide 5 miles a diaway.rect, level and café below overlooking the water. development. Ensure that this is a andwell Old as linkingMarket to as the well riverside as linking route awkwabecauserd the St. dark Lukes and Road awkward Bridge St. attractive route from the town of quality route of sufficient capacity. under Temple Way to the station. isLuke’s a real Road deter Bridgerent to is cycling.a real deterrent A 8 The Gaol Ferry Bridge will be to the riverside route under Temple Keynsham to the centre of Bristol – rtooute cycling. then continuingA route then a continuinground the linked direct to the harbour side Way to the station. 5 miles away. edgearound of the the edge park of would the park form would the by new development. Ensure that 14 The planned “Mobius” bridge basisform theof thebasis di ofrect the cycling direct cycling route route to Hegrove with its colleges, is not ideal for cyclists in that it to Hengrove with its colleges, capacity. requires a lift to bypass the curved hospital and community centres. Alternatively shift the road under

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An connection to the be made into immediate link could ar the Paintworks employment the bridge 1.4m to the east by 1.4m to the east the bridge r r and widen the mo that side by the side walkway popular west corr 24 23 22 21 16 e 16 16 18 17 es. 18 18 17 17 oute eet ee Lamps ound the come a 15 19 oad under omenade 15 15 19 19 . oute to the south . emely busy and ena Bridge ect cycling r ent to cycling. A oute to Thr ect r omenades 20 14 20 20 14 14 ea because the dark and ove with its colleges, ea. It may be possible ea. It may be possible d St. Lukes Road Bridge 12 eate a r 13 eal deterr natively shift the r native. 12 12 13 13 ictoria Park would radically open emple Meads will over emple Meads will eplace these with ramped paving oute then continuing ar Existing 2 cycling bridges over the cycling bridges Existing 2 r Floating Harbou Float Bridge under The planned leading to the railway bridges T to cycling long standing obstacle in the ar vaults as an to open up historic alter The planned Ar to Hengr hospital and community centr Alter will have a wide cycling track will have a wide cycling a pr which will lead to r overlooking the rive A new bridge over the railway her bridge is inaccessible to cyclists on account of steps either side. A scheme has been drawn up to r to make a dir of Bristol. A new “subway” driven level under the railway embankment to V up this ar awkwar is a r r edge of the park would form the basis of the dir will cr Junction and enable cyclists to bypass the extr wholly daunting Bath Road. The “Banana” Langton Str 15 16 17 18 20 19 11 11 11 s 8 emple eet est, 10 8 8 om es ently a 10 10 ater and connecting the Pr the connecting and ater eet Bridge equir oss fr eady oad level. “the fair ictoria Str . � ovide a valuable oute under T fe 9 oss harbour inlet oss harbour natively build up the natively build up the 9 e to V 9 omenade as well as 7 ossings of the river omenades. This need omenades. This need 7 7 oposed King Str ea. es a lift to bypass the curved ete “dam” to r s Bridge has alr ch in England” ent design for completely o’ oss the Cut and parallel to it ogramme of bridge works of bridge ogramme ect connection acr ovision for cyclists. 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B I N D I N G M A R G I N N I I G G R R A A M M G G N N I I D D N N I I B B Bristol Promenades West: The Floating Harbour Detail Add developers plan

1 Now that the new path has been 6 Western Wharf has been finished off with 13 At the south end of Prince Street Bridge 21 For full benefit of the Cumberland Road constructed around the point of Brunel Lock irritating bands of protruding granite setts. another 2 way cycling route is required to Bridge link the existing walkway on the east Road, with its extensive views down the These should be ground off flush to give reach the route along the south side of M side of the bridge should be widened as river, it is even more important to resolve the a smooth passage but keeping the visual Shed. This would discourage cyclists using was proposed under the Connect 2 scheme. crossing of the lock gates and connections effect. the north side with its hazards of tram rails. to Cumberland Basin Road, the paths to 22 The Vauxhall Bridge stepped ramps at the Hotwells and the bridge to Granby Hill. 7 The route past the current developments 14 The arrangement of the dockside route northern end are a deterrent to cyclists and Despite opposition from English Heritage are provided for in a new bridge and needs to be carefully detailed here with needed to be replaced as shown in the the existing walkway over the lock gates connections to Gas Ferry Lane. For the clear crossings of the rails so as to minimise sketch. could be improved to cater for cyclist and time being the route will need to use the accidents. wheelchairs and a new opening made in the Lane until redevelopment on the west side is A The Riverside Path to Pill was constructed railings to link direct to the existing cycling complete. 15 The temporary route which recently opened over 30 years ago and its renovation to a

route along the road. The real advantages of was very welcome but care is needed to higher standard is overdue. B I N D G M A R a lock gate crossing is that it does not in any 8 The road crossing by the Silver Sphere improve the proposed permanent route to way add to the existing operational costs of is dangerous in that the car park vent Gaol Ferry Bridge. B The Portway Path suffers from being managing the locking system. shaft cuts off the sight lines. We need a adjacent to this main road. consistent policy all through Brunel’s Mile 16 The road past the end of the sidings and 2 The existing cycling route beside the of raised zebra crossings similar to the through the car park needs to be defined C The Festival Way to Bower Ashton, Long Cumberland Basin Road is all but excellent one across the road to the west. and signed through to the Albion Dockyard. Ashton and Nailsea needs to be completed inaccessible from the Pump House on with the missing section across Ashton account of the traffic here. The best 9 Pero’s Bridge is too narrow for its current 17 The Baltic Wharf revetments are barbaric in School Fields. solution will be a zebra crossing and revised level of use but there is probably not much their deterrent to public use. Some simple road layout. that can be done about this – the original way needs to be found for making this D This new built link path is a welcome design was correctly for a 5m width. dockside a favoured sitting out area and we addition. 3 The barrier here is frustrating and does will show options for seating details down nothing to aid safety. It should be modified 10 The best route is through the Arena area the slope to replace the existing precast or removed. E The Coronation Road riverside path could possibly needs to be defined so as to concrete and stone units. be so much more inviting than it is. The reduce the likelihood of cyclist using the existing railings could be reset nearer the 4 The bridge over Poole’s Dock entrance is west side of St. Augustine’s Reach which 18 The Chocolate Box Walk has a difficult riverside, or removed altogether (?) with a rather unattractive in that it purports to be is not suitable for shared use on account surface for cyclist and spiked railings. fence nearer the water’s edge so as to allow B I N D G M A R something it is not with only half swinging. of the restaurants and premises along the It may be possible to gain some width the use of a number of sections where there The Promenades Project is an opportunity route. because the railway corridor is not is the width for very small parks. At the very to “rescue” Brunel’s Bridge from its oblivion constant, and to relay the surface with more least space needs to be gained past each under the Plimsoll Bridge and to relocate 11 The problem of uneven setts has been sympathetic but still “chocolate” box bricks, roadside tree, and new trees planted to it in a prominent location, but one where it nicely resolved along Narrow Quay by and to renew the railings. If the BRT2 complete this avenue. would not have the pressure and costs of means of a smoothly laid insert to define the scheme was to be revised to be a Tram regular and critical opening operations. If main walking route. Ideally this would be route from Portishead then railings would F Access to the riverside route is required at a it was sited at Poole’s Dock it would only widened for cyclists as well. And a similar not be required and further width could be have to open occasionally and simple number of points with zebra crossings of the surface is needed around Arnolfini’s Bush enjoyed. main roads. Here at Campden Road a new mechanisms could be used as speed would House. not be a great consideration. bridge over the Cut would be very useful. 19 A direct crossing over Cumberland Road to 12 The current route over the west side of reach the Harbourside is required. G The shared path should be continued past 5 The balustrade railings along Mardyke could Prince Street Bridge peters out in this area be moved to nearer the dock side edge to Gaol Ferry Bridge as far as Bedminster of Prince Street. A well defined two way 20 The railway bridge under Cumberland give valuable additional width. Also new Bridge because this would take some cycling route is needed as far as the Brunel Road is to be opened up under the BRT2 seating is required, set back against the pressure off Gaol Ferry Bridge. Mile. proposals to give a useful route to the Nova road with acoustic backs so that the public Scotia. can look out over this open stretch of water.

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B I N D I N G M A R G I N N I I G G R R A A M M G G N N I I D D N N I I B B This potentially useful link around to useful link around This potentially Redcliffe Bridge, and a fascinating Bridge, and Redcliffe is all in its own right, section of quayside rough on account of the but impassable the solution of an cobbles. Again this needs stone. inset strip of smoother 28.

DetailAdd developers plan The route from the end of the existing bridge from The route The link to Bedminster Parade needs to be The link to Bedminster Hill plans for a Redcliffe are There sections of the This is one of the best across Construct new promenade A new bridge over the lock entrance is Building itself could The Marchioness Continue to achieve a 6m total width and achieve a 6m total width Continue to to continue across needs The promenade would make a welcome link. is obstructed by tables and to Guinea Street needs to be defined. the Bedminster Bridge roundabout with a roundabout the Bedminster Bridge timings route and generous clearly defined for pedestrians and cyclist. formalised. welcome. which would be very Promenade path and with a wide existing promenade to Bathurst A zebra crossing trees. mature Basin and the Ostrich Pub is required the and the missing section approaching Building built. Marchioness missing gap. (as the footpath needed to give continuity, attached to the bridge is on its east side). have a public function which would be very welcome on account of its prominent “ location looking down the Cut, and “God’s could be incorporated as a pleasant Garden It would also be possible to public area. Road to under the Commercial link through the Bathurst Basin Dockside which reach make a zebra crossing to Ship Lane. crossing make a zebra 27. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 20. 21. Widen the footway to give 6m all through Widen the footway to give 6m all through The steps up to the “Banana “bridge needs Making spce under the railway at St Luke’s Wheeling ramps at least would give access Wheeling ramps at least proposed Meads is A new link to Temple of the Bath Bridge complex The redesign The Arena Bridge is designed with separate designed with separate Bridge is The Arena a route site should include The Arena Road would give an invaluable route to the Road would give an invaluable route South. the journey. parking or as part of the (by removing Road gyratory route). planned Clarence a towards is needed to progress care Great end up the plane trees scheme where future adjacent to the kerbside to give a 4m wide This can be achieved by clear promenade. and planning to new trees recent replanting older ones as they mature. replace with ramps. to replaced from the towpath route to Three Lamps and to Three the towpath route from Totterdown. Ideally this would in this redevelopment. continue all the way past, or under the Ramp, to connect with Brunel’s Approach Mile. and high for a direct needs to provide for pedestrians and cyclists quality route Some advantage without excessive delay. to of green can be taken of the semi circle along view the river and give some respite wide pavements for shared use and a for shared wide pavements a Road to reach of Cattlemarket crossing path on its north side, use shared 3.5m wide and the Post Office Promenade. with a new to the Bath Road, ideally through from emerge to as so railway the over bridge Lamps at the Three the woodland direct junction. 17. 18. 19. 14. 15. 16. 12. 13. Queen’s SquareQueen’s Meads and Temple • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area Project Promenades 3m wide shared use path along north side 3m wide shared Promenade to be included in Post Office Promenade Floating promenade under the railway Floating promenade New ramp to be incorporated within Existing “Bendy” Bridge is useful although This rubbish bin shelter obstruction needs A zebra crossing of Counterslip will be A zebra crossing The planned “Moebius” bridge to the The planned “Moebius” The Bristol Bridge crossing needs additional needs The Bristol Bridge crossing Welsh Back’s rough cobble surface needs cobble rough Back’s Welsh The route from Queen’s Square to Welsh Welsh to Square Queen’s from The route junction. be. of this a clear crossing of Feeder will require of that redevelopment. on an interim basis if need redevelopment bridge through to the Post Office site is part bridge through dockside development to take the down to water level. promenade eased by a short triangle of new promenade. new of triangle short a by eased the chicane barrier is frustrating. to be removed or redesigned and the corner or redesigned to be removed Bridge will be Way the Temple approaching required to reach the existing riverside to reach required promenade. level difference to overcome and this has to overcome level difference brewery in a pair of lifts on the resulted ideal it still makes a side. Whilst this is not Meads. to Temple valuable link in the route signal time for the riverside route. signal time for the riverside development has a considerable Brewery the Glass Boat needs to be doubled in width the Glass Boat needs re-laid. or the whole quayside a defined path in smooth stones over its a defined path in smooth section opposite whole length. The existing Back needs defining. Back needs 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Bristol Bristol Bristol Promenades Central: Central: Promenades Bristol 8 9 11 10 12 9 14 13 5 8 15 16 7 19 17 Pedestrians only 6 1 6 18 5 20 4 23 21 Linking routes 28 Queens Square Meads and Temple 22 3 27 2 1 24 • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area 25 Project 26 Promenades Promenade Route Bristol Bristol Bristol Promenades Central: Central: Promenades Bristol

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1. Create a 2 way cycle route along the north 8. Open up link to Showcase. 13. Make a link through to use the footway of side of Feeder Road by extending the New Brislington Bridge and connections to footway out to include the width of the 9. Reconstruct riverside path to a good the existing riverside path. existing cycle lane to give a 3m wide shared standard in gravel to maintain a rural feeling path (minimum). on this remarkable backwater section. 14. Enhance this path where necessary. Note that the details of this are contained 2. Existing link to Barton Hill needs in Appendix 2 which shows the works 15. The connection to the bridge could be modification to its bollard at the end of the proposed. improved as it is currently no more than a ramp. desire line. This is the last bridge over the 10. Review the crossing of Whitby Road here river till the proposed bridge to Somerdale 2a Existing toucan crossing to Cole Road for its which is rather awkward and continue the (excepting the High Level Ring Road). bridge under the railway. railway route through the Brethren site. 16. Enhance this promenade and sign for B I N D G M A R 2b. The existing cycling path is inconvenient 11a Existing Riverside path could remain as shared use. here and on a steep gradient. primarily a leisure route once the Feeder Path relaid on a smooth Canal path is in place. If lighting is surface full width with considered perhaps solar studs would be central camber of 40mm 2c. It would be much better if cyclists were Solid white line to remain on the road and then to follow appropriate. For a fully lit route there are Existing kerbs 100mm wide set through the shopping centre on the road adjacent streets which could be used. to be dug out 150mm from kerb Drainage slots 100mm instead of the current circuitous and unused and reset on the edge to mark out wide cut through route. 11b This bridge offers an attractive and historic new road line edge of shared use copings at 10m centres approximately path to Three Lamps. At present its steps path and give a to allow water on path on the line of the feeling of security to drain to grass below 2d. Improve the link to the start of the Avon rather preclude cyclists. Maybe wheeling advisory cycle lane on side of canal Bridge shared use pavement. ramps could be added but once the Arena Site promenade is in place this link can be 3. A new bridge over the Feeder at this point left mainly for walkers. A full ramp would be would simplify crossing the water and avoid difficult to install. Barton Hill Bridge. Ideally this would line up with the existing level crossing. 11c Existing link to Albert Road could be

enhanced with some trees. B I N D G M A R 4. Provide a zebra crossing over Marsh Lane to Netham Park. 11d Complete this route with a link to the Paintworks, and a designed way over the A4 5. Utilise existing zebra crossing link back to to reach Arnos Vale Cemetery for a route up Kings Park Avenue. the hill to Totterdown (Cemetery Road) which would be a most valuable way up this hill when the Cemetery is open. 6. Rearrange fencing to Foster’s kerbline to create a good width for the path. 12. The crossings of the two branches of Netham Road need to be defined and 7. Raise path 300mm and realign under crown View of Feeder Road showing proposed arrangement of 3-3.5m wide shared use path created. The eastern one at least requires a of railway arch. Maintain this level all though to replace current footway and advisory cycle lane zebra crossing. so as to be above usual highest tide levels.

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12 Bristol Promenades Project • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area 13 April 2013 John Grimshaw Existing gates across railway from Ashton Avenue Swing Bridge showing route alongside railway showing route View approaching Cumberland Road Bridge approaching View with

Current position of the Harbour Railway against railway if required Dividing fence View of link from end of railway to the Nova Scotia of link from View 2 Construct new path 3m wide 3.0m Project Ample width for shared use Raised pavement zebra crossing here • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area Sketch showing approach to Cumberland Road Bridge Sketch showing approach the Harbour Railway still in place would be the ideal solution Modify the road layout to include a central island unless BRT works close off Avon Crescent to through traffic, which Project Promenades Promenades 1 Bristol Bristol originally part of the old two decker approach to the Avenue Swing Bridge and sogood a deal of the material is redundant now Bristol matters and cycling Walking around New the Junction Lock Reconstruct the dwarf retaining wall to new position and to new height,regrading the fill behind as much as possible as it was

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The deck can be supported on a series of steel beams cut into masonry wall on the one side, where they will gradually be above the line of services, and on the other by a steel beam running Sketch of footpath extension the length of the bridge. Alternatively have a separate bridge for required at Old Junction Lock cyclists set a little way out from the edge of the road. Remove the existing kerb The existing stones balustrades could be 3 revised or reproduced

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Replace with new steel cantilever 1.5m structure 3.0m wide, raising the balustrade railings if necessary. Note in the photograph that the lead in railings do not match and 3.0m it would be best if the whole of this link over both junction locks was to have the same balustrade Existing main road detail.

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14 Bristol Promenades Project • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area 15 7 April 2013 Make appropriate openings in the fences both sides of the railway. The roadside fencing is in disarray with sections repaired on an ad hoc basis with the dreadful palisade panels. Hopefully this can be put right should any BRT development take place on this route. Either use the “ghost” area to build a stand out for a single stage zebra crossing of the road, or rearrange traffic to accommodate a central island Make formal crossing over the Harbour Railway 3m wide. Note this is to replace the current crossing to Avon Crescent so there will be no increase in railway operational costs or risk. John Grimshaw Remove this brick panel to provide a good entrance to the Dockside Recently constructed control house for lock gates and Swing Bridge View of desired crossing to crossing desired of View Harbour side adjacent to Entrance Dock Office Remove brick wall to show control house and to create space and visibility for turning into the Pump House area.Alternately construct a new steel ramp leaving the bridge immediately after its swing section to drop down to the Harbour sidein front of the control cabin. View of Cattle Market Dock entrance where the Cattle Market Dock entrance where of View constructed walkway needs to be augmented 6 View of approach to Pump House entrance from the to Pump House entrance from approach of View Cumberland Basin Bridge 5 Project • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area Project Promenades Promenades These railings take up more space than required and should be arranged to be closer to the water’s edge Existing barriers causes a great deal of frustration. They should be removed and a chicane placed across the side entrance as this carries far less people. Bristol Bristol New balustrades to match existing but with a third lower rail for young children Beyond the Pump House entrance a stretch of wall could be usefully removed to make space for a much improved crossing of Merchants Road Extend existing walkway by a further 1.5 – 2.0m with a steel deck bolted onto the massive concrete beam cast across the sheet piling which closed off the deck. Ferry landing stage will be unaffected and the prow of the boats will be able to pass under the walkway extension public can cross these busy roads in two stages via zebra crossings Construct a short length of new path around the end of the control house and take the railings around ona curve. Revise the island arrangement here so the Walking and cycling matters and cycling Walking around New the Junction Lock Bristol Bristol

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2. This pattern of blue engineering bricks is difficult to cycle on as narrow tyres can get ‘tramlined’. The whole ‘Chocolate’ walk could be relaid (including

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3. This balustrade is fairly basic and could be replaced with a new one 105 which was: View of “Chocolate Path” beside the New a. set out a little further with a cranked back post for a secure fixing. Cut revised to accommodate shared use b. curved to allow handlebars to fly over the foot of the post. Note adjacent to35 the Harbour Railway c. of a correct height for cycling - 1.4m. The railway operates under Varies: 4. Alternatively it would be much better to remove the fence altogether and to Option 2: Replacelegislation with which typically extend the width of the path in smooth bitmac to create a cycling section. diamond chequeredpermits paver running Varies: 1.25m, This should not affect the valuable Steam Railway which already operates in at slow speed typically 2.3m, minimum unfenced areas along the docks frontage. through unfenced Optionwider 1: Shift in parts 0.8m alternate rows public areas. John Grimshaw February/september 2013

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Remove iron railings and brick footings Asphalt surface level with Treated timber kerb “Chocolate Path” surface set 50mm off end of railway sleeper JG 23/9/13 artwork JD 17 March 2013 March John Grimshaw replaces the ungainly connecting the ungainly replaces stepped ramp at the south end of the at the south end stepped ramp stepped both the bridge. Here road the lattice bridge sections ramp and so as to removed are over the railway long a single ramp over 20m create 1:20. Both down at less than dropping A connect to the this ramp and ramp which the road existing bridge over wide might as well although only 2.2m of the component be used as a secure new bridge. the replacing Chocolate Box walk support and as a existing steps. For the existing it could wrap around feature foundation. masonry pier for a secure is a much needed ramp down to the is a much needed ramp

All these three ramps could be computer All these three designed using the same lattice pattern as the the existing swing bridge so as to give of a single whole even though impression the ramps would be dipping and swooping. A pastiche of this lattice framework could even be attached to the sides of the section. truss road remaining B C Project Promenades is a 110m long ramp on the north side replacing the existing stepped ramps replacing and steps. It will give a gradient no on steeper than 1:20 and will emerge line to the harbour frontage the desire and Sydney River.

Greenway Bush Lane on the one side of the Bush Lane on the Greenway other. on the river and the waterfront the convoluted are The only problems north side which stepped ramps on the eliminate deter cyclists and almost greatly prams and wheelchairs. this by to resolve This sketch shows how which would also some sinuous ramps Bristol. to feature serve as a gateway components: three are There A Bristol Bristol northern the Bridge endTackling Vauxhall of potential. It has great Bridge Vauxhall over a route and provides is 3.5m wide the most could provide the Cut which and The North Street from route direct via Centre to the City Factory area Tobacco

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Promenades ‘God’s Garden’ ‘God’s Sketch of crucial of Sketch link across old Bathurst BasinMarchioness at the Building materialise then the details of this proposal may evolve, and a crossing of that road for pedestrians and of that road may evolve, and a crossing materialise then the details of this proposal cyclists will be crucial. Access in this area would be further enhanced by adding a walkway through under the Commercial Road under the Commercial a walkway through would be further enhanced by adding Access in this area to Bathurst Basin and the Ostrich . through link direct Swing bridge as shown in the illustration to bridge over the Cut. Should these for a new BRT3 proposals are Just to the east of this sketch there this become available following the proposal to reposition Brunel’s Bridge there. The land in this area is The land in this area Bridge there. Brunel’s to reposition this become available following the proposal At the be subject to their agreement. would route Building and this privately owned by the Marchioness to this attractive site, peering out over the Cut, would bring same time the opportunity for public access almost unknown to the public. which is currently Garden’ as well as to ‘God’s new possible uses there, What is needed is a new bridge over the old lock as shown in the sketch, or alternativelyWhat is needed is a new bridge over the old of a raising defences of the the flood (and improve level route a more dam to provide the height of the concrete Wharf Bridge should Poole’s present of one half of the shows the reuse City Docks) The sketch here Ferry Bridge. At present one has to cross the road twice, possibly walking by Bathurst Basin itself to twice, possibly walking the road one has to cross Ferry Bridge. At present side of that bridge. This is not at all easy to do the Swing bridge walkway which lies on the east reach here. severed is effectively and the riverside route The riverside promenade does not exist over the short section between the wide pavement with mature section between the wide pavement with mature does not exist over the short The riverside promenade the start of the Cumberland Road section to Gaol opposite the old General Hospital site and plane trees Bristol Bristol Bristol Bristol

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With the enhancement of crossings over the Cut, the 7. Connect with Lower Guinea Street and any future 15. Existing zebra crossing to be retained and renewed. Cumberland Road Promenade is going to become the development of the General Hospital. most convenient route for many Southville residents to 16. Widen this short link to line up with the zebra 17 reach the Temple Meads Quarter. The direct route via 8. Lay a smooth pathway of granite setts, similar to crossing, those along St Augustine’s Reach, past the Ostrich the Ostrich is not particularly attractive on account of the 17. Brunel Mile and existing shared use route. difficult crossing of Commercial Road on a blind bend at and all the way through to Redcliffe Bridge. The the end of Bathurst Basin Swing Bridge, and because the width should vary to suit the space but never less 18. View from St.Mary Redcliffe and the Quaker cobbled surface of Redcliffe Quay is difficult to walk on or than 3-4m. Burial Ground to be created in any future 16 cycle over. As a consequence this interesting part of the 9. Existing staircase up to Redcliffe Parade gives great development of this area. This could also 15 dockside is not as well frequented as it might be. This views of the harbour. be the line of a path leading directly to this plan shows the critical points of detail required to make famous Church. 14 this a popular and memorable route for both pedestrians 10. Continue past the slipway. and cyclists. 11. Make a smooth connection to the foot of the B I N D G M A R 1. The new bridge planned for the MetroBus will include excellent long ramp up to Redcliffe Parade East. 18 0 50 100 a 4m wide promenade. Care should be taken to 12. Sweep past the Ben Perry Shed, taking care to 13 scale 1:2,500 arrange that this smoothly connects with the existing radius the path to suit desire lines. There is a wide ramped path down to “God’s Garden” in order that mishmash of stone surfaces on this area each laid for this little used space can be drawn into Bristol life. some earlier purpose. 10 12 As the upper part of this ramp will be lost, a return zigzag will be necessary. 13. Along Redcliffe Quay the new path needs to be positioned behind the bollards. There is a 4.3m 2. Provide shared use zebra crossings or similar so as width here of two strips of setts. to maintain a continuous passage for walkers and 11 cyclists over the main road. On the Louisiana side 14. Widen footway into road to give a shared use 9 the existing 2.7m wide footway is sufficient provided access as far as the zebra crossing for the it is cleared of lighting and other posts. route to the station, if the existing 3.80m wide footway is insufficient a width. 8 3. Existing Quayside is good to use and about 6m wide. The Louisiana could contribute to the area by having tables and chairs out at the end of the Quay. The 5

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Ashton To Bedminster To N Project • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area Project Promenades Promenades Plant new avenue tress (London Place) adjacent to the Plant new avenue tress arrangements will end up with a lot of unused Any road This route up the hill should be treated as a up the hill should be treated This route Widen the promenades to 6m overall throughout to to 6m overall throughout Widen the promenades are Single stage pedestrian and cyclist crossings starting off East Street. starting off new kerb line. Weave around existing mature trees but trees existing mature around new kerb line. Weave the new kerb line in due course. nearer them replace a visual feature space all of which could be planted as required at all junctions. These should be as wide as required paths. possible, at least 4m, to match the effective It should way to St. Mary Redcliffe. “professional” and all roads be at least 4m wide, continuous across planted and a formal avenue up the hill. allow for a line of avenue trees adjacent to the kerb and allow for a line of avenue trees cyclists. still leave a full 4m clear for walkers and 4. 5. 3. positioned opposite the entrance to the Church Yard. the entrance to the Church positioned opposite 1. 2. As well as providing continuity of the Promenade, it is of the Promenade, continuity As well as providing East Street from route direct a create equally important to should take the This Hill to the City Centre. up Redcliffe could send us a which lined promenade form of a tree the glorious St.Mary Redcliffe memorable way to approach should be zebra crossing for which a single stage Church Bedminster Bridges gyratory. There is no direct route route is no direct There Bridges gyratory. Bedminster is a single stage Cut. What is needed along the onwards the central island e=which to crossing light controlled The sketch shown here is a bit of an oasis. currently roads which into a two strand cross simplifies the gyratory as which might be considered is the sort of arrangement part of highway remodelling. The Clarence road Promenade currently ends at the ends currently Promenade road The Clarence Bedminster Bridges Bristol Bristol Bristol Bristol

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3. Revised zebra crossing as part of MetroBus. B I N D G M A R 9 8 continuity. 4. The footway is to be widened as part of the 10 scheme. 15. Follow existing scheme as shown on MetroBus plans with full continuity and avenue trees 5. This is the crucial vista from the terrace throughout. 0 50 100 11 of St.Mary Redcliffe, and from the Quaker 16. Provide good quality crossings over all three scale 1:2,500 Burial ground, through to the Harbour and to Queen Square which will be possible with the directions. A redevelopment of Redcliffe Wharf. 17. Include promenade across roundabout on land 6. Include steps here to give a direct link from reserved for this purpose. 12 the Quaker Gardens to the zebra crossing for 18. Provide crucial crossing of this aspect of the St.Mary Redcliffe. roundabout. 13 7. Existing zebra crossing to be retained. 19. Riverside Promenade to extend in both 8. If a gate is made in the railings here it will enable directions. the public to have a direct route to the North 20. Utilise existing light controlled crossing to reach 14 Porch of St.Mary Redcliffe. Ship Lane. B I N D G M A R N 9. Move the path away from the road edge so as to allow a small strip of green grass to give visual separation from traffic. A 3.5m wide path will 15 make an excellent avenue walk all up This space is not and down Redcliffe available as for quite Hill. The appropriate a length is taken up construction will with a parking bay guard damage to and 19 16 from tree roots John Grimshaw November 2013

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Existing bridge deck unchanged Maximum change of level is Extend masonry and Redundant steps approximately 1100mm reposition capping to be removed for Details showing cross stones and details at use elsewhere Existing section at intervals at the higher level York Road end railings C. Opposite the pilasters Paving Masonry side walls to finish off with low B. Near the kicker and fitted with matching balustrade end of the stones laid A. 6m from end of bridge at Relay Paving 1.4m high. These walls to retain the foam infill bridge on high the point where the paving slabs to new density or if preferred compacted stone once beyond starts to be lifted to the new level foam infill the influence of the bridge level D. Climbing up steps Extend steel side John Grimshaw February 2013 2 of 2 plate

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John Grimshaw November 2013 The Church Walk is excellent and Walk The Church Lane Cyclists can now go down Pump here. access road Join the concrete Construct a new path running diagonally If Utilise the existing zebra crossing. to into car park so as Widen footway Existing path through Park. This space space Park. This through Existing path over zebra crossing diagonal Provide so This bleak walkway contrasts could start to At the Ship Inn the paving pedestrians might wish to go this way is open. when the Church the setts for the most part are where of This short piece much smoother. has most attractive overhanging road trees. the mown lawn so as to mirror across and line to the zebra crossing the desire on the traffic take the public away from main road. widened for and this is to be renewed use at the time of the MetroBus shared works, then it should be arranged to line of the Church. up with the north porch the Millennium Mile. reach deserves to be better used by enabling be better used by enabling deserves to to the ‘Banana’ route through it to host a Bridge. with the to correspond Street Prennett of line and the important view desire St.Mary Redcliffe. the across badly with the final walk There to St.Mary Redcliffe. Churchyard paving and is space to extend similar section. cross planting as shown in the and be Walk match that of the Church to ensure extended on the line shown is kept clear at all that the throughway times. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 9. 10. 11. 12. Project Promenades Move the kerb out 1.8m here as well Move the kerb out 1.8m here Position of new crossing over Clarence over Clarence crossing Position of new to avoid The path line swings away 3m is space for a path at least There entrance to the school Allow for the side the paved Again consider removing is a rather sad small vegetable There Remove the line of car parking in front of the tower block (replacing it by of the tower block (replacing the edge extending the parking around of the grass). Move the kerb out by 1.8m This to leave a 3.4m wide carriageway. space can be used for a grass verge a new path 3.5m to border and trees wide as shown in the sketch. to make a decent connection through for those to the Park and a better route Hill. Again Redcliffe from coming across car parking into the open space provide of the loop. in the centre Road moved from its present location to its present Road moved from the planned ramp line up with the foot of the ‘Banana’ Bridge. from the and line up with an existing tree crossing. to create wide, possibly 4m, if trying of a spacious walkway. the impression at the foot of the tower The paved area and redundant block does seem to be if so could usefully be swept away and with grass. replaced here. which appear to have no function areas at the foot of the flats. if This could be replaced plot here. the dwarf wall necessary but remove to make a 3.5m wide and conifer tree path between the foot of the steps and the school boundary fence. Plant large in the edge of the school grounds trees (for their protection). Link Path from Link Path BananaBridge Redcliffe to Churchand Millenniumthe Mile for City the Centre Bristol Bristol 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The sketch shows a main promenade being shows a main promenade The sketch scrappy series of public a rather run through the existing path replacing spaces and 1.0m. as which is a narrow 1 Church 2 3 Boundary posts could remain 4.0m Ample space remains for cars to pass by To nearestTo corner N 4 New line of trees planted along edge of Church land 5 6 Existing path surface is satisfactory 3.8m Tower Tower block 2.6m 8 7 Small trees planted through this side

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B I N D I N G M A R G I N N I I G G R R A A M M G G N N I I D D N N I I B B Bristol Promenades Project Linking Langton Street Bridge over the Cut with Victoria Park and Promenade potential cycling routes to Hengrove – The Saint Luke’s Bridge

Promenade Langton Street The Railway is a significant obstacle cycling south of for those in Windmill Hill. It would also open up the Bridge with new the river. There is one almost traffic free bridge under potential of a Wedmore Vale route to the Hengrove ramps either side the line at Windmill Close but it leads to steep hills and area. circuitous routes. Defined crossing of Saint Luke’s Road currently has two footways, 1.8m junction The Saint Luke’s Bridge is the direct route but its wide on each side of the road. If the road was narrow carriageway with walks each side makes for reconstructed to the east then the west side footway, a dangerous and threatening passage. Local cyclists which is the most popular, could be correspondingly Continuous 4m wide often use the narrow footway which is dark and wet. widened to achieve a clear 3.0m wide passage suitable pathway for shared use. A good route here would be of immense benefit.

It would provide for an alternative to the Bath Road This sketch shows the arrangement and link from B I N D G M A R Link Avenue for Totterdown and Knowle residents, and a route Langton Street Bridge to the Park. trees where possible View of St.Luke’s Road Railway Map showing Existing walkways Bridge showing 1.8m wide both west side footway Langton Street sides of road widened to make Bridge and Build path 1.8m 5.5m 1.8m variable shared use St.Luke’s Road through route under main line lay-by connection to railway Victoria Park Path may need St.Luke’s reconstruct using wall Road 2 or 3m back to give This bridge is

a better approach for B I N D G M A R unused and it the road may be useful to remove it to shorten the passage Widen the west side to 3.2m overall or 3.0m Shift road to New zebra Build inside balustrade east as shown crossing at Shift road 1.4m further to path 0.5m for shared use in the sections bottom of east leaving a 0.4m kerb above steps to take road all Totterdown the way residents through across the road for safety

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26 BristolBristol PromenadesPromenades ProjectProject •• ProposalsProposals toto enhanceenhance allall ofof Bristol’sBristol’s watersidewaterside quays,quays, towpathstowpaths andand walkwayswalkways toto promotepromote walkingwalking andand cyclingcycling inin thethe areaarea 26 27 popular use by families and young children. Existing balustrade can be retained unchanged as the cycling route is on the far side of the promenade. However the addition of a third lower rail might be appropriate to take account of February 2013 1m Maintain 2m min for pedestrians scale @ A4 1:100 John Grimshaw Remove all posts and obstacles and set the bus stop as close to the road as possible 3m and enable the cycling route pass to on the riverside of the trees Sketch showing trees planted close to Clarence Road to form an avenue marked out with a 3m wide cycling route Sketch showing 3m wide extension to the promenade Mark solid white strip 150mm from edge of the kerb to define the edge of the cycling route Sketch showing existing situation looking east with metered car parking on south side of road Replant all recent trees, and plant all new trees 1.0m from the kerb line Extend promenade by 3m into Clarence Road. Reuse the existing kerb stones. Mark out3m wide cycle route except where it passes established trees when it can be reduced over a short distance to 2.5m Resurface whole width of promenade Seats to be out cantilevered over the cut at 3 or 4 locations this line, 6.0m from this line, 6.0m from the existing riverside balustrades Parking along south to side of road and be removed existing kerb reset to approximately Lamp column left as Lamp column left as or re limited restriction edge sited to road • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area Project Project Promenades Promenades Bristol Bristol street paraphernalia street or relocated removed Service columns and Service columns and to come or when the newly planted trees to come or when the newly planted trees sufficient size either side have reached Mature trees to remain as limited pinch as to remain trees Mature the 0.5m from points but to be replaced in years kerb, either when they mature Recently planted trees to be replanted to be replanted Recently planted trees the new kerb line. Missing 0.5m from planted similarly. to be trees trees. As these are replaced over the years the path can be progressively path can be progressively over the years the replaced As these are trees. the river. moved towards riverside. Make sure that the path lining is set out in smooth organic sweeps sweeps organic is set out in smooth that the path lining Make sure riverside. river side will run on the straight lines. The cycling route rather than disjointed mature it has to pass behind remaining except when all through of the trees Mark out cycle route 3.0m wide except where it can be reduced in width it can be reduced where 3.0m wide except route Mark out cycle against the width for pedestrians Maintain a clear 2.0m trees. when passing Bristol Clarencelooking Road Bath Bridge Road towards showing arrangement 6m of wide promenade throughout

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28 Bristol Promenades Project • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area 29 March 2013 March Seating overlooking the water Retain trees especially the weeping willow John Grimshaw 4m Planting designed to give attractive views and seating areas looking out over the waterside Section dropping down water to level through proposed waterside park New promenade 3-4m wide to wind downto the water at a gentle gradient and routed so as to avoid all. At some convenient point a 2.0m wide path should link to the ferry landing to link to the floating pontoon section Existing sheet piling under ‘Cheese Grater’ bridge could be usedas the connecting section Temporary car park Amphitheatre’s back wall and seating dropping down to the ferry landing covered with creeper Remains ofgoods yard retaining wall which if it is to remain could be Project Promenade path at least 3m wide dropping down at a gradient no steeper than 1:20 • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area Project Promenades Promenades Possible link under steel bridge Existing temporary car park on site to be eventually redeveloped Section near the start behind the amphitheatre Valentine’s Bridge Cattle to Road Market Valentine’s Bristol Bristol Bristol Bristol

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30 Bristol Promenades Project • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area 31 Stone quayside to be retained as a feature Feeder Canal This feature tree could have a circular seat set around its trunk View of Post Office structure 2-3m wide promenade Section approaching LockTotterdown Existing site boundary to be retained for the time being and offered as a Bristol Graffiti site Retain existing planting as contrast to concrete walls elsewhere 4m March 2013 March Lay this section in the final pavers Project Promenade could run through existing spaces if the structure is retained • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area John Grimshaw Project Temporary fence during the reconstruction of the Post Office Building Promenades Promenades Final arrangement Possible shops and cafes Section adjacent former to Post Office site Carpark above Bristol Bridge Cattle to Road Market Valentine’s Past Post Office Structure Bristol Bristol

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The redevelopment of the Arena site offers 4. A zigzag ramp is needed to climb 6m to the chance of creating a promenade route cross over the railway. This should be overlooking the River from a vantage point no steeper than 1:20. Again this maybe perched high on the remains of old retaining incorporated into the Arena access, so its 2 walls and other railway structures. Such a form and location is only schematic here. promenade is likely to form the public face Minimum width 3.5m should allow for 1 of the Arena, an informal public space and parapets and walls. probably the means of access to the Arena area itself. 5. Bridge over the railway could span onto a convenient point of the massive retaining But also it has the potential to create a through wall to the south of the line. This will result in route to the Three Lamps Junction which would a very short span. B I N D G M A R 3 then make for a way avoiding the A4 Bath Road for residents of Totterdown and Knowle 6. The path should be routed up through this Arena you wish to walk or cycle through to Temple abandoned site at an even gradient to reach site meads and the Broadmead area. This would the Three Lamps crossing of the A4. be an immensely valuable addition to mobility in this area where the heavy traffic on the A4 7. At some convenient point make a represents a formidable barrier. connection to the lower path coming up from the railway bridge. 1. Existing Riverside Path. This will connect across Cattle Market Road to the floating 8. This is a beautiful path which deserves to Promenade to Temple Meads. This path be better known. It is an object lesson in is a possible route to Totterdown for making an organic line following the dictates pedestrians via the railway bridge and steps of the steeply sloping ground. at Victoria Street (9) but it is not capable of B development as a popular through route as 9. These metal steps would be difficult to a B I N D G M A R t h the steps would be very difficult to modify. upgrade with a full ramp but the addition of

R wheeling ramps would be useful. o a 4 2. Wide path to be incorporated in the Arena d access bridge. 10. Make a winding path to a high level look out over the whole of the Arena site. This 5 9 3. Promenade around Arena Site is likely to abandoned woodland could be managed as be wide enough to service the various a woodland park and open space convenient 8 entrances into the Arena as well as be for the Arena site. served by refreshments and other services. 6 11. Connect to path coming up from river and 10 0 50 100 to make a good crossing of the A4 at Three 7 Lamps. scale 1:2,500

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The gap in the towpath has always been an unfortunate feature of the riverside route and one which has got worse and worse as traffic levels have increased. Numerous

3 indents on west solutions have been looked at including bridging the B I N D G M A R View along Conham Road showing Promenade with side each 15m river to pick up Wyatts View on the old paper mills side, passing bay long to take two cars for passing. cantilevering out to make a new walkway over the water, Marked out to and various traffic management schemes. The best of 4 sections of these would be to close the road to through traffic as promenade built give priority for out to the centre walkers and happened in 2010 when the retaining walls up Conham of the road cyclists Hill were reconstructed. This felicitous state of affairs could be reinstated by closing the road at the bottom of the hill but leaving Conham Road itself open to local residents. Alternatively there have been proposals to 2m wide painted introduce a one way system including Beaufort Road path with logos, and Crew’s Hole Road which would allow space for the Cars may park over promenade along Conham Road and also space for a these if necessary cycleway on Beaufort Road. John Grimshaw February 2013 This sketch shows the option of maintaining the two way traffic but only with a single width carriageway and the occasional passing space. This arrangement might be B I N D G M A R Initial build out the most satisfactory because traffic on Conham Road on west side to is particularly tidal in nature and in the peak times travels 0 50 100 protect start of mostly in one direction or the other. The drawing shows promenade scale 1:2,500 half the road on the riverside taken up by a promenade for pedestrians and cyclists with two or three passing spaces. The promenade would be marked out through Promenade these so that walkers and cyclists had priority, but the could continue provided the space was clear cars could draw in to on this section pass on another. These would generally be the few cars but it would travelling against the rush hour flow. need to break for the car park entrance At the southern end of the road, where it draws away Car park from the river behind the car park, this arrangement could Alternatively continue, or alternatively a new path could be built to the new link could 3m 3m west of the car par as shown in the sketch. This might be be created Plan of parking a better solution as it would keep cyclists away from the around this bay at 100m 2 way road vehicles sharp corner on the road at the bottom of Conham Hill. side intervals mostly - works one Conham way at peak times Lane to 34 Bristol Promenades Project • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’sFerry waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area 34 35 4 50 Bridge footings cast on needle piles driven to ground below To formerTo sewage works site 25 scale(m) 10 December 2013 1m 2m 0 5 scale(m) 3m John Grimshaw 2 0 Land on this side is all made up ground and can be reshaped to provide for ramps and link paths in all directions 3 2.5m Existing towpath

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Bristol Promenades Project Brunel’s Bridge for Poole’s Dock Pump house 2.3m Brunel’s historic tubular bridge - the prototype for a 14.5m 16.7m Inside series ending with the Saltash Bridge over the Tamar – handrails has languished for the past 40 years under the shadow of the Plimsoll Bridge at Cumberland Basin. The Bristol Promenades Project is an opportunity of recovering the bridge and giving it a new lease of life in full public view. Previous schemes have foundered on account of the cost Concrete 18.3m of refurbishing it to the high standard which would be Dock 22.8 required if it was to operate across the lock entrance to

Cumberland Basin. But here across Poole’s Dock entrance B I N D G M A R it would only need to swing very occasionally, speed Poole’s Dock Showing the existing bridge would be of no consequence, and gating arrangements could be simple and manual. The existing massive 10.1 23.6 concrete entrance block would make a sound foundation 3.6m for the bridge which could be fitted with a simple slim turning circle bolted direct to the concrete without the need for any alteration to the block. Turning could either be by a simple winch, or manually by means of a winding handle and cogged wheel. This modest work, combined Poole’s Dock with a new timber deck, could rescue this bridge to a position not far from its original site position and in sight of the Great Britain and the historic Underfall Yards. Brunel’s Bridge viewed from the docks The Promenades Project could then make good use of the existing turquoise bridges for necessary crossings John Grimshaw February 2013 elsewhere, including across the Bathurst Basin entrance.

36 Bristol Promenades Project • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area 37 safety Add one children’s lower rail for 200mm from edge of dock Move railing to edge of dock to gain valuable width 3.20 Sketch showing added width gained along Mardyke Existing tree Road Hotwells Seats set well back and designedshieldto traffic noise February 2013 noise would make John Grimshaw Project • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area Project Promenades Promenades View showing railings moved to gain more space on promenade besideMardyke Hotwells – 200m Road into the Promenade. However there is space set back between the trees and a the trees is space set back between However there into the Promenade. backs to minimise traffic number of seats designed with acoustic the Docks and soak up the sun. a very welcome stopping point to view workings of the Docks and moorings because at each iron bollard the existing bollard at each iron workings of the Docks and moorings because and this gap would be maintained. railings break rail to anticipate greater lower, a third, At the same time it might be worth adding including by families and children. use of the Promenade because they protruded removed but they were once some seats here were There The Promenade along this section gives a particularly open view of the water and along this section gives a particularly open view The Promenade with is busy The adjacent main road Britain and boat yards. The Great to across Two years ago the trees. is softened by a line of mature traffic but its presence over this section, but space moved a small amount to give more railings were even closer to the edge moved again could be gained if they were nearly a metre with the sketch. This should not interfere of the dockside copings as shown in the Bristol Bristol Bristol

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Example of solution to uneven setts on historic quay sides. The inset path is N carefully laid with fair faced stones to create an even and level surface which is much more suitable for general use, and cycling/wheelchairs in particular. Where possible this type of path should be laid 3m wide and this would be an appropriate solution for creating a continuous route around the south side of the Arnolfini to Prince Street Bridge. Other locations requiring this treatment are Ostrich to Recliffe Quay and Welsh Back.

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Suggested concrete terracing for seats taken for 10-15m either side of steps

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40 Bristol Promenades Project • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area 41 y between the two number of Bristol’s number of Bristol’s it a central destination and to ensure that the remaining problems of Conham Road (where of Conham Road (where problems that the remaining it a central destination and to ensure is needed), Marsh Lane Bridge a crossing riverside path), Netham Road (where is no there under Brunel’s Kings Park Avenue path from and the Feeder Road Link, the poor riverside Temple the Post Office site to the through Bridge and behind Showcase Cinema and, addressed. all are were Quay area, of the Enterprise Zone, and the next phase of developing the Now with the creation the whole is the opportunity of extending this riverside route Cycling City in hand, there river and the Festival down Ashton Gate, the riverside routes Bristol to reach way through to Ashton Park and westwards. Way Bath and North Somerset Council have joined together with South Gloucestershire Gloucestershire South Council have joined together with Bath and North Somerset sealed path, similar Their vision is for a good quality happen. route Council to make this Bitton to Keynsham, Hanham and the way from to the Bristol and Bath railway path, all to carry all the land negotiation and Conham. They have appointed John Grimshaw to deliver this necessary, planning applications where including procedures, preliminary site. the boundaries of the Somerdale beyond route its Hanham to Conham is actually owned by Bristol as part of The existing towpath from of boundary runs along the hedge line. For part Docks Estate. South Gloucestershire’s works to the river bank and despite repair the way the towpath is in a very poor condition a narrow been to acquire So the aim has very narrow. two years ago some sections are the to construct a 3m wide path set back 2 or 3m from strip of additional land in order close liaison with a edge of the bank top. This work has involved the right of way – now who has long managed officers including particularly Mary Knight will straddle the boundar a bridle path. It is likely that the final path authorities. and in discussion with John Richfield and Chris enters Bristol proper, At Conham the route give to Station Meads Temple to Greenway’ ‘Keynsham the extend to decided was it Orlik,

and definite part of and definite part of to Bristol. This work is the Description of the Project, Project, the of Description • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area Project Promenades of making such a classic route similar to the mainstay of many of Europe’s Cycling Cities. similar to the mainstay of many of Europe’s of making such a classic route It runs through the whole width of the city, it’s roads have wide pavements which could have wide pavements roads it’s of the city, the whole width It runs through the Suspension under Gorge and it could link the Avon evolve into riverside promenades, Park which is another memorable part of the Bridge with the Conham/Hanham Country landscape. area’s Bath Bridges have always thwarted the realisation Obstacles such as the Bedminster and opportunity of the Enterprise Zone we have a real of this vision, but with the announcement of cycling schemes since. of cycling schemes to of this type in order route another world class “signature” to create It would be valuable a popular and to further establish cycling as maintain this momentum Bristol. in the way of Travelling for such a route. has long been the obvious opportunity Avon The corridor of the River Introduction and background further to aiming measures of range a include will evolution City’s Cycling of phase next The of all journeys travelled by cycle in Bristol. extend the proportion popularise cycling and with the creation ‘80’s be said to have been launched in the might This whole programme the opportunities for Railway Path, whose popularity demonstrated of the Bristol and Bath has boosted ongoing programmes and transport strategy in the City, cycling as part of the Bristol Riverside Promenades: preliminary this of purpose the report 2012 Brief - Nov a Project and

The redevelopment of the Somerdale Cadbury Site at Keynsham has been a useful catalyst. Cadbury Site at Keynsham of the Somerdale The redevelopment to Keynsham from route, the long sought cycling an opportunity to create It provides including a new bridge scheme and the Somerdale through Bristol, by making a greenway over the river to Hanham Mills and the start of the riverside path the whole route to Bristol, and it could be extended through necessary first part of a new width of the City to Ashton Gate. Bristol Bristol

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B I N D I N G M A R G I N N I I G G R R A A M M G G N N I I D D N N I I B B If a riverside greenway, promenade or cycle route could be made to a world class standard route with real continuity, attractive surroundings numerous connections and of course a level way connecting right across the City from North Somerset to Bath and Northeast Somerset and South Gloucestershire, it could have a huge influence.

There are a number of problems to resolve including continuity and linkages at the new bridge planned for the Arena site, at the Bath Road and Bedminster Bridges, across the planned BRT3 Bridge and past the Bathurst Basin entrance. These current schemes all give wonderful opportunities to resolve longstanding blockages, and the adoption of this Avon Greenway route now would ensure that these chances are not lost to us all. B I N D G M A R

The characteristics of a Promenade A promenade is rather more than just a traffic free route for walkers and cyclists to use. It is certainly this, but it also contains the idea of a certain pleasure, of leisureliness, of a meeting place for friends and acquaintances, of a focus for public life and of views over the countryside or city. Certainly the Bristol Promenades could achieve all this provided they can gain the space, the width, and the status to be seen as a good deal more than just another route.

For this reason this report will include numerous details to show how such an ambience could be achieved including particularly the essential need for real continuity of route Extent of the Report through junction and across road all to such a standard of quality that the promenades B I N D G M A R The Bristol Promenades cannot be solely confined to a simple east – west route along get a small lift from the process rather than a grey feeling of subservience to traffic. the Cut and the Feeder. For a start the original course of the river is now the City Docks, most of the quays of which are already extremely popular promenades and public spaces. So for completeness The Bristol Promenades Report should include all Bridges the sections of the waterways along which promenade and shared use routes exist or can be created. The report will consider what measures can be taken, if any, to further It is the nature of rivers through urban areas that bridges are a real feature and those enhance these routes, and will specifically list those sections of waterside which should for pedestrians and cyclists only provide considerable benefits which encourage these be maintained only for pedestrians, for example the west side of St. Augustine’s Reach modes of transport. So, for example, Pero’s Bridge and Gaol Ferry Bridge, are both where the press of people is too great and shared use would be inappropriate. central to the decision of many to walk or cycle at all.

The report should also include comment on any immediate links required to give access The report will touch on new bridges of this type such as from Welsh Back as to these promenades, including both what exists and what might be brought forward by continuation of King Street, and across the Floating Harbour from near the SS. Great developments or road schemes. Britain. To be honest these are luxuries which it would be marvellous to see but might not be considered essential. However this is not the case at Commercial Road where

42 Bristol Promenades Project • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area 43 document which will evolve, hopefully always for the better, as time goes on, developments adopt the as time goes on, developments always for the better, will evolve, hopefully that the So it is unlikely and other schemes come forward. or new transport proposals evolving finalised but might better be seen as an Report will ever be forward. other may wish to take details ready by Easter 2013, although use will be a draft for public But as a first target, exists. as the need forward can be brought Estimate Cost of can vary their standards difficult to cost simply because can be notoriously Promenades of their best parts may come about by inclusion on and because some so enormously, Site. link to the Arena other schemes, for example, the new bridge a framework for estimating the cost of the However despite this, the Report will provide Bristol Promenades. John Grimshaw November2012 Timing and Programme exist, Some of the promenades and no ending! this kind has no beginning A work of they this report, in scheme set out follow the general that even if they and it is certain • Proposals to enhance all of Bristol’s waterside quays, towpaths and walkways to promote walking and cycling in the area Project Promenades Bristol Bristol scale annotated with notes and pictures. be on an A3 landscape document so that it can readily The Report will be presented displays. to electronic distributed to those who do not have access presentation to the public the work, I could make a Once John Richfield is satisfied with or Council as it seems best. the City to adopt and wholeheartedly promote the Bristol Promenades. The report The report the Bristol Promenades. the City to adopt and wholeheartedly promote Meads on a floating promenade, the key details – passing under Temple will present Road and so on Clarence anticipating avenue trees widening the footway of the Feeder, forth, as a series of key illustrations. can be joined up in a fairly straight of the routes adopted then the rest Once these are against a map base of a 1:1250 will be detailed The overall promenades way. forward matters as they arise, and secondly all discussions with third parties will be recorded, at will be recorded, parties and secondly all discussions with third matters as they arise, progressing. how matters are least in general, so that the City can see The Presentation the of Report is to convince the policy makers and decision takers in The purpose of this report The development of the ideas associated with the Bristol Promenades could branch off could branch off the ideas associated with the Bristol Promenades The development of could get out people, so much so that the work numerous and involve in many directions the project promote to do what is necessary to best my discretion of hand. So I will use possibilities. most interesting and to tease out its Client, to cover meetings with John Richfield, the regular be will there In the first instance across the old Bathurst Basin Lock a new bridge is essential to complete a gap in an to complete a gap new bridge is essential Basin Lock a the old Bathurst across is maybe Hill Bridge which the Cut, or at Barton along almost complete route otherwise will consider if Brunel’s report Also the route. promenade for an additional too narrow rather use elsewhere in good can perhaps be put Cumberland basin bridge at redundant retirement. than continuing its neglected Discussions and Promotions

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