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Bedminster businesses fear proposed red route will force them to go extinct
Overview
Business owners in the Bedminster area of Bristol have raised concerns over a proposed red route scheme that would introduce double red lines to ban vehicles from stopping, parking, loading, or unloading at any time. While Bristol City Council states the scheme aims to reduce congestion, improve public transport, and handle future population growth, local traders warn it will severely restrict customer visits, hinder heavy deliveries, and threaten the survival of small businesses.
Key points
- Bristol City Council has proposed a new red route featuring double red lines to prohibit parking, loading, and unloading along specific streets in Bedminster and Redcliffe.
- Local business owners, such as printing shop owner Lucie Wise and tattoo artist Michal Grabowski, fear the restrictions will harm trade, disrupt supplier deliveries, and make customer visits extremely difficult.
- The council states the proposals aim to reduce congestion, improve public transport efficiency, and accommodate future economic and population growth.
- An online consultation and survey have been launched by the council to gather feedback from affected residents and businesses until 30 October.