Strategies in Bristol

Question 1

How does car sharing improve quality of life in Bristol?

Answer 1

1. Bristol has 2+ people lanes for cars. This means that at certain times during the morning and evening rush hour, only cars with 2 people can uses these lanes, and in many cases car shareres are given priority parking.
2. This leads to less congestion and lower pollution levels as there are less cars on the road.

Question 2

How does cycling improve the quality of life in Bristol?

Answer 2

1. Bristol has many cycle routes and became the UK’s first cycling city in 2008. The government gave Bristol council 11.4m to create dedicated cycle lanes and better facilities.
2. Less cars on the road means less congestion and air pollution.

Question 3

How does employment improve the quality of life in Bristol?

Answer 3

1. Unemployment rates are only 8% in Bristol - one of the lowest in the country. This is partly due to the work of the council, which has been actively attracting companies to the city.
2. This provides higher quality jobs with higher incomes for families.