Since February 2024, we've been collecting data on traffic levels within the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood scheme area. This data is complemented by the traffic data we hold on our main roads, such as Church Road.
Our network of sensors within the scheme area
The numbers show how many count lines there are at each location.
Our initial perception survey tells us that the volume of traffic and the perception of an unsafe walking and cycling environment is one of the main barriers to active travel.
The latest Government guidance states that roads with fewer than 2000 vehicles per day are suitable and safe for active travel.
The list below shows the average number of vehicles a day at each site and if it's below 2000, as stated by the government:
Lincoln Street
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 415
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 106
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? Yes
Ducie Road, north
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 2,039
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 2,931
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Junction of Ducie Road and Morton Street
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 1,688
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 725
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Ducie Road, middle
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 2,922
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 2,016
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Ducie Road, south
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 2,808
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 307
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Cobden Street
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 2,747
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 2,326
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Morley Street
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 2,648
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 1,238
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Church Street
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 3,286
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 1,959
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Great Western Lane
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 376
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 313
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? Yes
Marsh Lane
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 4,138
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 1,846
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Junction of Avonvale Road and Marsh Lane
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 5,393
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 1,676
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Victoria Avenue
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 823
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 897
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? Yes
Victoria Avenue
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 526
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 1,042
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? Yes
Netham Road
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 2,126
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 777
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Cossham Road
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 1,252
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 584
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? Yes
Beaufort Road
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 4,027
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 734
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Our traffic counts on the main roads next to the scheme area
The list below shows the average number of vehicles a day at each site on the main roads:
Pilemarsh
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 14,559
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 1,580
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Blackswarth Road
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 13,073
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 2,058
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Crews Hole Road
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 6,211
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 607
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Blackswarth Road South
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 13,106
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 1,028
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Chalks Road
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 9,266
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 4,912
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Church Road
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 12,935
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 2,947
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Church Road
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 16,924
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 2,505
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Church Road (Glebe Road)
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 18,258
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 1,111
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Church Road
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 14,413
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 2,725
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Netham Lock
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: 11,109
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 1,473
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? No
Netham Lock
- Car, bus, LGV or motorbike: –
- Pedestrian or cyclist: 555
- Fewer than 2000 vehicles per day? –
We'll monitor the impact of the scheme on bus journey times by comparing journey time data from before and after the scheme was implemented.
The scheme will have 3 bus gates within the area to prioritise the number 5 bus service that connects St Anne's to Clifton. We expect the reliability of this service to improve.
We'll also monitor bus services running along Church Road to understand the impact and whether any changes are needed to the existing bus infrastructure.
Find out what bus services are available on the WEST website.
We've been collecting air quality data from 12 sensors within the scheme area and a further 6 sensors just north of the area.
We'll monitor this closely as we go through the trial, but need a full year of data before we can draw any conclusions.
Explore historic and live air quality data on our Open Data website.