At places where there are often long delays, we are proposing creating new bus lanes and giving buses priority over other vehicles. This will help buses be more punctual and reliable, as well as quicker.
Map of proposed improvements
The Staunton Lane junction is a pinch point for traffic heading into Bristol, largely due to a narrow right turn from the A37.
Proposals
- Make the A37 wider by making the pavement slightly narrower to make space for a dedicated right-hand turn lane
- Upgrade traffic signals to detect buses and let them through the lights quicker
- Widen the pavement at parts of the Staunton Lane junction to slow traffic and provide shared pavement for walking and cycling
What could this mean?
- Traffic would be quicker through the junction, as vehicles turning right no longer block the A37
- Journeys would be quicker and buses are delayed less by traffic lights
- Safer and easier to cross Staunton Lane
- Three fewer car parking spaces to the north of the junction between Staunton Lane and the A37
Proposals
Create new bus lane heading north, between Hursley Hill and Queen Charlton Lane. Vehicles will still be able to use Norton Lane.
What could this mean?
Quicker bus journeys during busy travel times
Proposals
- Widen the pavements on both sides of the Wells Road / A37 junction
- Upgrade traffic signals to detect buses and let them through the lights quicker
What could this mean?
- Journeys will be quicker and buses are delayed less by traffic lights
- Reduce traffic build-up at the junction
Proposals
- Upgrade traffic signals to detect buses and let them through the lights quicker
What could this mean?
- Journeys will be quicker and buses are delayed less by traffic lights.
Currently, vehicles joining the A367 from Bath Road have to give way to 50mph traffic, causing significant delays for buses leaving Peasedown St John.
Proposals
- Replace the junction with a roundabout, slowing traffic down on the A367 and giving more priority to vehicles joining from Bath Road
- Redesign the crossing points and pavements so that people can cross the road safely
What could this mean?
- Safer to join the A367 from Bath Road
- Reduced delays for buses travelling from Peasedown St John
The A367 into Bath gets busy during peak hours, making journeys slower for everyone using public transport.
Proposals
- Create two new bus lanes:
- On the roundabout giving priority for buses leaving Odd Down Park & Ride
- At the north of the roundabout for buses travelling towards Bath
- Make new crossing on the north of the roundabout
What could this mean?
- Buses are delayed less by traffic and journeys will be quicker
- Easier to cross the A367 especially for St Gregory’s College students
Proposals
- Extend the existing Wells Road bus lane so that buses can join earlier to bypass vehicles queueing at the roundabout
- Separate buses from traffic on the roundabout by segregating the bus lane
What could this mean?
- Better journey times and reduced delays for buses approaching the Churchill Bridge gyratory