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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Sep 1

How dare the council close this putrid and little-used subway with a pedestrian crossing already above it to make Redcliff Hill safer for the most vulnerable road users

Subway to close to make space for new segregated cycle path

More trees will also be planted in the space created by the removal of the underpass

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Rainbow Bridge is still looking drop-dead gorgeous

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Aug 6

More of this everywhere please

Bristol has a new fully pedestrianised stretch of road

Little by little, Bristol is becoming a better city for pedestrians

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Jul 10

Great question at We The Curious

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Jul 5

Great to see the official opening of the permanently pedestrianised Princess Victoria Street

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Jul 2

What a joyful way to start the day recently, joining Bristol’s first ‘bike bus’. More of this please!

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · May 29

This new permanent barrier between Broad Quay and the area-formerly-known-as-the-fountains seems rather excessive

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · May 20

Sad to say that you usually don’t see this sort of thing happening in more affluent areas of Bristol

Families furious as play equipment removed from park

Nothing now remains in the playground which used to have swings, a slide and a roundabout

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · May 9

I'll join you if you do that experiment!

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · May 9

The fact that it took me about ten seconds last night to take the photo illustrating this story shows that most of the cycle lanes around the Centre are currently completely unfit for purpose

New red surface on cycle lanes could reduce conflict between cyclists and pedestrians

The trial is expected to cost up to £250,000 which will be funded by income generated by the Clean Air Zone

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · May 4

The three-wheeled pied piper Dom Whiting brought those pesky cyclists out in force today as Drum & Bass on the Bike returned to Bristol

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · May 2

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander is with new metro mayor Helen Godwin. Alexander said: “There were some candidates who thought this job was about sitting in a chateau, appointing a deputy… The people of the West of England deserve better than millionaire politicians treating politics as a game.”

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · May 1

One of Bristol's invisible cycle paths could soon be made more visible. I can never blame pedestrians for ambling into the way of cyclists here. The whole set-up of the Centre is just an omnishambles.

'Invisible' cycle lane to finally be made more visible

It comes as work to transform the Centre has been delayed

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Apr 29

Love that photo! I went on a hunt for the New Inn last year

On the search for a long-lost pub

Whatever happened to the New Inn?

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Apr 10

I really want to like these new 'cyclist waiting aids' but I think they are a bit pointless, solving a problem that was not there to be solved

Bristol's first cyclist waiting aids installed

Are they the future or just a bit pointless?

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Mar 18

This should absolutely be the norm

Pedestrians set to be given priority over vehicles at crossings

The amber stop light for cars could appear immediately after someone presses the wait button

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Mar 11

"You talk to anybody around here, we're very worried. We all have signs up in our windows: Save Park Street."

Traders on what was once Bristol's most prestigious shopping road are united in their opposition to close it to through-traffic

Traders united in opposition to closing Park Street to through-traffic

Ambitious plans envisage Park Street "made into a pleasant environment and encourage people to spend more time supporting local businesses"

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Mar 4

Jacob's Wells Road and Jacob's Wells Baths need to be written with apostrophes; and I will die on this hill

Temporary community hub to open at Jacob's Wells Baths

Historic England's latest grant of £90,000 is the latest step to fully reopening the building

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Feb 28

Souvenir selfie on this splendid morning next to Bristol’s best road name

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Feb 27

Is the end nigh for one of Bristol's most notorious eyesores?

Is the end nigh for notorious eyesore?

Demolition could be starting soon in this corner of Castle Park

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Feb 22

This is a fabulous opinion piece from Krista Yellowhammer which reminded me of when I used to balance both of my daughters on my bike - one at the front and one at the back. Happy days of just managing to get up Park Street.

Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · Feb 22

"We need joined-up safe segregated cycle lanes throughout Bristol," says new mum Krista Yellowhammer

'We need joined-up safe segregated cycle lanes throughout Bristol'

A new mother's journey getting back into cycling - with all things baby-related

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Feb 19

As low-hanging fruit goes, closing Prince Street Bridge to cars is an example of doing something small that could make a big difference. It's only one-way to cars; and the narrowness of the other side causes regular conflict between pedestrians and cyclists. Just get it closed!

Prince Street Bridge could finally be closed to cars

The busy bridge would be reserved for people walking, cycling or wheeling only under new proposals

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Feb 3

This is a brave new world!

Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Feb 3

Here's a journalism first for me: I have a very strong suspicion that this opinion piece was written by AI. I'm giving the author the benefit of the doubt right now but have asked her for clarification

'Legitimate concerns of many east Bristol residents are being dismissed'

Annabel Lacey responds to Zoe Banks Gross, saying a more balanced approach is needed for the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood trial

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Martin Booth @beardedjourno.bsky.social · Jan 31

A pontoon that was originally due to connect Temple Quay with the proposed site of Bristol Arena is years behind schedule and almost four times the cost of the original budget

400-metre path to cost council almost £10m

The floating pontoon was originally due to connect Temple Quay with Bristol Arena

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