Gridlock Stop?

bristol | transport | opinion/analysis Thursday October 30, 2008 10:34 by Rich Fisher - RiFiX Design mephistos.island at blueyonder dot co dot uk BS3 07508913744

Easing traffic flow near Bath Bridge, Bristol

A proposal to ease traffic congestion at one of Bristol's notorious gridlock hotspots.

Existing Gridlock zone

As an unqualified road traffic manager or whatever title is appropriate I propose the illustrated example as one of many ideas to ease the traffic nightmare that occurs daily around Bath Bridge/Temple meads.

Whilst I accept this would ultimately lead to increased traffic volume along Cattle Market road and the generally flowing Feeder Road network I cannot see why it would not be a good thing, especially since the closure of the Post Office headquarters which in itself must have generated a lot of traffic in the past.

Any driver coming from Clarence road could avoid adding to the snarl around the Victoria Road roundabout by simply heading straight across at the point that outbound Temple Meads traffic is halted by the existing lights. Maybe I am missing something...cause and effect.

Today I will send this to the traffic management (Signals) department of Bristol City Council. Will I be ignored again?

PS: Keep an eye on the proposed routes for the Rapid Transit Bus Route.......possibly causing carnage near you.

My proposal