BRISTOL City Council has approved £1.6 million funding for new bus lanes and a shared walking and cycling path on the Portway.
It’s part of a package of transport infrastructure measures aimed at changing the way people move about the city.
Ed Plowden, chair of the transport and connectivity committee, says improving public transport and active travel options on the route will benefit residents.
“I am really excited about these far reaching plans and look forward to having a city that ultimately works better for everyone,” he said.
Full details of the proposals, which are intended to provide realistic options for those who want to travel sustainably as well as reducing carbon emissions and potentially paving the way for a future rapid transit route, will be revealed when a consultation takes place later in the year.
But cycling campaigners have already raised concerns about plans to widen the pavement on some sections to create a shared cycling and walking path.
They want to see segregated paths for pedestrians and bikes, but the council says not enough people walk the route to justify this.