Transport Archives - Bradley Stoke Journal

Saturday 10th April 2021 SH (Editor)

Bus timetable changes on M1 & 73 from Sunday

In light of the planned further easing of Covid-19 lockdown measures, local bus operator First West of England has announced that it will be altering the timetables of some of its services from Sunday (11th April 2021).

Sunday 4th April 2021 SH (Editor)

Raised table proposed for Brook Way zebra crossing

South Gloucestershire Council has opened a public consultation on plans to incorporate a raised table into an existing zebra crossing on Brook Way. Within the last five years, two injury incidents occurred when drivers failed to stop for pedestrians on the zebra crossing.

Photo of rental scheme e-scooters parked at a MetroBus stop.

Sunday 14th February 2021 SH (Editor)

‘Hop-on, hop-off’ e-scooter hire scheme arrives in the Stokes

Residents of the Stokes are now able to hire ‘hop-on, hop-off’ e-scooters after a trial scheme established in Bristol city centre in October 2020 was expanded to cover Bradley Stoke and Stoke Gifford. Clusters of coral-coloured e-scooters have appeared at MetroBus stops and other key locations in the area.

Friday 22nd January 2021 SH (Editor)

Bus service frequencies to be reduced from Sunday

Bus timetables for the M1 MetroBus and no. 73 services which serve Bradley Stoke are to be revised from Sunday 24th January 2021. First West of England says the adjustments reflect reduced customer demand during the current Covid-19 lockdown.

Photo of a road closure at the Trench Lane M4 over bridge.

Thursday 22nd October 2020 SH (Editor)

Trench Lane road closure extended by another month

An important route between Bradley Stoke and towns and villages to the north looks set to remain closed for another month after a bridge refurbishment project being carried out by Highways England encountered further unanticipated issues.

Photo showing road markings on the Bradley Stoke Way approach to Great Stoke Roundabout.

Wednesday 21st October 2020 SH (Editor)

Rabbit Roundabout improvements: Completion date slips into October

Motorists in the Stokes are now able to see the benefits of a £2.9m scheme of improvements at Great Stoke (Rabbit) Roundabout after the final surfacing and road marking tasks were completed
in early September. The new toucan crossings are now expected to go live in October.

Saturday 10th October 2020 SH (Editor)

Legal e-scooter trial expected to start soon

The West of England Combined Authority (Weca) is accelerating e-scooter trials to provide alternative ways to travel while social distancing is in place on public transport. Two types of hire schemes are expected to be available very soon: hop-on, hop-off hire (similar to YoBike) and longer term lease hire.

Thursday 8th October 2020 SH (Editor)

Roadworks in the Stokes: Plenty more to come!

Road users in the Stokes have had to contend with numerous sets of roadworks and road closures during September and it seems there will be no let-up in October, with work continuing at Bowsland Way, Trench Lane, Great Stoke (Rabbit) Roundabout, Hatchet Road, Westfield Lane and the M4 motorway.

Photo of road surfacing plant parked on Great Park Road.

Wednesday 16th September 2020 SH (Editor)

Woodlands Lane roundabout resurfacing set to start on Thursday

Another major road resurfacing scheme is set to get under way in Bradley Stoke on Thursday (17th September), at Pear Tree Roundabout on Woodlands Lane (adjacent to the Toby Carvery). The work will be carried out overnight and is expected to take until Thursday 24th September.

Thursday 10th September 2020 SH (Editor)

Advance booking now available on T1 bus service

With passenger capacity on buses significantly reduced due to social distancing measures, First West of England is trialling an online system that allows customers to reserve space on specific journeys, thereby eliminating the risk of being unable to board because the bus is full.