Questions have been raised over the lack of public consultation before a cycle lane on a busy Bristol road was removed this summer. Bristol City Council controversially removed a cycle lane on Cheltenham Road, leading to more cars parked on the pavement.
While old traffic lights were replaced, the junction of Cheltenham Road and Ashley Road was refurbished. This work included removing a “sub-standard” cycle lane coming south down Cheltenham Road.
Shortly after the works were finished, several drivers were pictured parking on the pavement on Cheltenham Road, with the removal of the cycle lane reportedly making it easier to do so. Bristol mayor Marvin Rees has now faced questions on why the public was not consulted beforehand.
