bristol's integrated transport system

• bristols integrated transport system:

  • in 2012, bristol was the second most congested city in the UK
  • a journey during rush hours takes 31% longer then at other times of the day
  • bristol aimed to double its cyclists by 2020
  • the key to the city's plans is the development of an integrated transport system, linking different forms of public transport within the city
• As part of its transport developments, Bristol is planning many new rail improvements. These include the electrification of the line to London. Electrification will mean greener transport, more reliable journeys and improved connections across southern England and South Wales
• the integrated transport system will help the sustainability of bristol because it will mean people will be able to use public transport more often and reduce their single cars, therefore reducing congestion