About the project

What is the project about?

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is working with Bristol City Council to improve an active travel link between Lawrence Weston and Portway Park and Ride. The project will aim to design a safer and more welcoming route for walking, wheeling and cycling along West Town Road connecting the National Cycle Network route 41 to the new Portway train station.

This new opportunity builds on a number of design schemes that have engaged the local community in shaping proposals for the area. As a result, some improvements have already been delivered, such as those along the NCN Route 41 in Lawrence Weston. Other schemes continue to be progressed, including the Barracks Lane project, which was developed in collaboration with the Nova Primary School community.

As investment continues in the Portway, the new Park & Ride and the National Cycle Network Route 41, West Town Road has been identified as an important connection between Lawrence Weston and these key destinations. We would like to explore how the street could be improved to better serve local residents, making it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle. Potential improvements could include better pavements and crossings, enhanced accessibility for people with reduced mobility, and additional planting to create a more pleasant street environment.

Our aim is to ensure that any future increase in use brings positive benefits for residents, reducing potential conflicts between different users and creating a safer, more attractive and accessible street for everyone.

The project is funded by the Department for Transport through Active Travel England and we are planning to submit the initial designs by September 2027

We invite you to help shape this route.

Let’s discover and design together.

How do we work?

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust designs with local communities. This includes residents, schools, businesses, local organisations, and - wherever possible - voices that are often under‑represented, including minority groups and disabled people.

Our team will run both online and in‑person engagement activities in November 2026.

We want to hear about:

• current issues along the route
• opportunities for improvement
• your experiences travelling in the area
• your ideas for safer walking, wheeling and cycling

Feedback from events, surveys and meetings will be used to develop the concept design - which will enable us to pursue future funding opportunities.