Cycle lanes on Whiteladies Road have been saved as Bristol City Council is dropping “crazy” plans to remove them. The stretch of road by the BBC building often suffers from flash flooding and the council is working on a scheme to reduce the risk of floods.
Earlier this year, in May, the council consulted the public on reducing this risk by removing cycle lanes, widening the footpaths, and creating grass verges to soak up rainwater. Cyclists previously called the plans “crazy” as they would be forced to ride closer to cars and buses.
But now the council appears to have listened to these concerns, and come up with a new draft plan, which involves keeping the bike lanes. Campaigners and councillors welcomed the change on Twitter.
