Bristol Traffic

In which we explore the options for getting round Bristol (*), and the consequences of those decisions. (*) Excluding Fishponds.

Monday, 6 September 2010

WOT madness

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Thank goodness the road in Westbury on Trym has been resurfaced. The potholes were getting to the point where vehicles were almost having to...

Portsmouth Update

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Been 6+ months since our last B.Traffic team visit to Pompey, so we nipped down to enjoy a town whose team is slightly closer to the bottom ...
Saturday, 4 September 2010

Monty week: someone's getting let down

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This was a shock to us. A space big enough for three cars outside that fine drinking establishment, the Beaufort. Very tempting to pull the ...
Friday, 3 September 2010

Monty Week: robbies driving school

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Again, we see how some driving schools teach proper Montpelier-style driving skills. Today, FD59EPK of Robbies Driving school - a regular ...
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Thursday, 2 September 2010

Monty Week: British School of motoring show the skills

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A first driving lesson. Sitting in the car, getting the mirrors right, adjusting the seat, getting ready to set off. Scary. Along with our...
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Wednesday, 1 September 2010

How to get ahead in advertising

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Is the recession affecting your business?. Well, don't worry!. Come to Bristol where you can enjoy free(ish) parking which can help low...
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Irony

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Apparently Americans don't 'get' irony. Here in Bristol we thrive on it. Especially at the Zoo. Car Park. On the Downs.
Monday, 30 August 2010

Early Adopters

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"Early adopters of new technologies are said to reap greater rewards". At least that's what an IT guru for a large construct...
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Sunday, 29 August 2010

Letting down the white-van side

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White vans. It's not just a great vehicle for urban use, it's a lifestyle choice. Buy one, and you are part of a community.You drive...
Friday, 27 August 2010

Anarchist Hippies

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It's happening all around the world, apparently. Graffiti. Just plain wrong.
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Thursday, 26 August 2010

Pedestrian plays Frogger

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We like the site Fight Bad Driving ; it gives us ideas. But where do you see them denounce pedestrians? Never. The AA does , as usual, mont...
Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Local Parking

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Gloucester Road, Pigsty Hill, call it what you like. It's got Local Shops for Local People. And local people know where to park for fre...
Tuesday, 24 August 2010

Keeping the Abbey Wood shared use paths in good condition

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Drainage Services are busy up by the MOD Abbey Wood area in the North Fringe, keeping the drainage in a bit of S. Gloucs well drained. Som...
Monday, 23 August 2010

Picton Square open for 4x4 parking again!

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We are pleased to announce that despite the best efforts of the local street activists, someone has knocked down one of the bollards on Pict...
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Sunday, 22 August 2010

Trouble on Happy Lane

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We've covered the Happy Lane buildout before , a nice place for a car with a lampost to protect your wing mirrors from passing traffic ...
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Saturday, 21 August 2010

Gary Hopkins: what do people have against him?

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After the evening post denunciation , all was quiet on the Cllr Hopkins front, and down in St Werburgh's someone even stuck a painting o...
Friday, 20 August 2010

Bristol Traffic and your privacy rights

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A while back, we documented how selfish pedestrians trying to squeeze past Hampton House hospital staff cars parked on the pavement forced t...
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Wednesday, 18 August 2010

Found: one van wing mirror

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A wing mirror was spotted in Fairfield Road last week. It's probably gone now as anyone else whose van needs an MOT soon will have pick...
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Tuesday, 17 August 2010

Spirit vs Letter

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There are some new houses up on St Pauls Road, Clifton. The council forced them into putting in bike parking as part of their planning permi...
Monday, 16 August 2010

Men: bicycles are not the answer to your mid-life crises

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We like seeing Bristol on TV, and right now the TV show that has coverage is the BBC's Mistresses, one that shows pretty women driving r...
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