Charlton Road: Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Improvements Survey
The YTL Arena Bristol is expected to open by 2026 and Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire Council and National Highways (which manages and operates the adjacent M5 motorway) are working together to plan for the parking and traffic impact that this new development will have for local people.
We conducted a previous survey from 23 January to 6 March 2023 asking local people about their travel patterns, parking requirements, and what concerns they have in relation to the arena development and what they would like to see done.
Having reviewed the survey responses, Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council are now proposing a traffic management system to keep the transport network running smoothly, as well as additional parking restrictions and improved walking and cycling routes.
Some of the proposals are in the Bristol City Council area, others are in South Gloucestershire.
About this consultation
As part of this transport management package for the YTL Arena, we're proposing improvements to walking and cycling along Charlton Road between Pen Park Road and West Way.
This consultation describes the proposals for Charlton Road, including the section in South Gloucestershire between Charlton Mead Drive and West Way, and asks for your views and ideas.
Consultation results
A total of 196 responses to the survey were completed. The key findings can be found in the survey report.
pdf Charlton Road Walking and Cycling Improvement Survey Report(1.45 MB)
The feedback will help us develop final proposals for walking, wheeling and cycling improvements on Charlton Road.
We expect a decision on how to proceed to be taken during autumn 2024 to winter 2025.
Further information
Locations of traffic management proposals
Some of the proposals are in the Bristol City Council area, others are in South Gloucestershire, in locations as follows.
Proposals in Bristol
- Charlton Road, between Pen Park Road roundabout and Charlton Gardens and the South Gloucestershire boundary
Proposals in South Gloucestershire
- The A38, between the new Cribbs Patchway New Neighbourhood access and the Filton roundabout
- Filton Avenue, between the A38 and the A4174 Avon Ring Road
- A4174 Avon Ring Road, between Filton Avenue and Concorde Way
This consultation asks for your views and ideas on the proposals for Charlton Road.
Types of traffic management improvements
- The use of new infrastructure and smart technology to integrate the following:
- Linking of traffic signalised junctions
- Giving buses priority at traffic signals
- Using CCTV to facilitate efficient crowd management
- Diverting traffic efficiently via Variable Message Signs
- Expansion of existing communications infrastructure and traffic signal systems upgrades and coordination.
- Improved signage and wayfinding to the YTL Arena
- Two A38 southbound bus stops will also be relocated
Key dates
- Start date: 12 March 2024
- End date: 21 April 2024