Martin Booth
@beardedjourno.bsky.social
Mersina & Lois' dad. Jo's husband. Writer, tour guide and Bristol24/7 Editor. Bristol Bears, Gas Girls & Watford fan. Usually on a bicycle.
How dare the council close this putrid and little-used subway with a pedestrian crossing already above it to make Redcliff Hill safer for the most vulnerable road users
Subway to close to make space for new segregated cycle path
More trees will also be planted in the space created by the removal of the underpass
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September 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
How dare the council close this putrid and little-used subway with a pedestrian crossing already above it to make Redcliff Hill safer for the most vulnerable road users
The Rainbow Bridge is still looking drop-dead gorgeous
August 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Rainbow Bridge is still looking drop-dead gorgeous
More of this everywhere please
Bristol has a new fully pedestrianised stretch of road
Little by little, Bristol is becoming a better city for pedestrians
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August 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
More of this everywhere please
Great question at We The Curious
July 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Great question at We The Curious
Great to see the official opening of the permanently pedestrianised Princess Victoria Street
July 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Great to see the official opening of the permanently pedestrianised Princess Victoria Street
What a joyful way to start the day recently, joining Bristol’s first ‘bike bus’. More of this please!
July 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
What a joyful way to start the day recently, joining Bristol’s first ‘bike bus’. More of this please!
This new permanent barrier between Broad Quay and the area-formerly-known-as-the-fountains seems rather excessive
May 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
This new permanent barrier between Broad Quay and the area-formerly-known-as-the-fountains seems rather excessive
Sad to say that you usually don’t see this sort of thing happening in more affluent areas of Bristol
Families furious as play equipment removed from park
Nothing now remains in the playground which used to have swings, a slide and a roundabout
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May 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Sad to say that you usually don’t see this sort of thing happening in more affluent areas of Bristol
The fact that it took me about ten seconds last night to take the photo illustrating this story shows that most of the cycle lanes around the Centre are currently completely unfit for purpose
New red surface on cycle lanes could reduce conflict between cyclists and pedestrians
The trial is expected to cost up to £250,000 which will be funded by income generated by the Clean Air Zone
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May 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The fact that it took me about ten seconds last night to take the photo illustrating this story shows that most of the cycle lanes around the Centre are currently completely unfit for purpose
The three-wheeled pied piper Dom Whiting brought those pesky cyclists out in force today as Drum & Bass on the Bike returned to Bristol
May 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The three-wheeled pied piper Dom Whiting brought those pesky cyclists out in force today as Drum & Bass on the Bike returned to Bristol
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander is with new metro mayor Helen Godwin. Alexander said: “There were some candidates who thought this job was about sitting in a chateau, appointing a deputy… The people of the West of England deserve better than millionaire politicians treating politics as a game.”
May 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander is with new metro mayor Helen Godwin. Alexander said: “There were some candidates who thought this job was about sitting in a chateau, appointing a deputy… The people of the West of England deserve better than millionaire politicians treating politics as a game.”
One of Bristol's invisible cycle paths could soon be made more visible. I can never blame pedestrians for ambling into the way of cyclists here. The whole set-up of the Centre is just an omnishambles.
'Invisible' cycle lane to finally be made more visible
It comes as work to transform the Centre has been delayed
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May 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
One of Bristol's invisible cycle paths could soon be made more visible. I can never blame pedestrians for ambling into the way of cyclists here. The whole set-up of the Centre is just an omnishambles.
I really want to like these new 'cyclist waiting aids' but I think they are a bit pointless, solving a problem that was not there to be solved
Bristol's first cyclist waiting aids installed
Are they the future or just a bit pointless?
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April 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I really want to like these new 'cyclist waiting aids' but I think they are a bit pointless, solving a problem that was not there to be solved
This should absolutely be the norm
Pedestrians set to be given priority over vehicles at crossings
The amber stop light for cars could appear immediately after someone presses the wait button
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March 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
This should absolutely be the norm
"You talk to anybody around here, we're very worried. We all have signs up in our windows: Save Park Street."
Traders on what was once Bristol's most prestigious shopping road are united in their opposition to close it to through-traffic
Traders on what was once Bristol's most prestigious shopping road are united in their opposition to close it to through-traffic
Traders united in opposition to closing Park Street to through-traffic
Ambitious plans envisage Park Street "made into a pleasant environment and encourage people to spend more time supporting local businesses"
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March 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
"You talk to anybody around here, we're very worried. We all have signs up in our windows: Save Park Street."
Traders on what was once Bristol's most prestigious shopping road are united in their opposition to close it to through-traffic
Traders on what was once Bristol's most prestigious shopping road are united in their opposition to close it to through-traffic
Jacob's Wells Road and Jacob's Wells Baths need to be written with apostrophes; and I will die on this hill
Temporary community hub to open at Jacob's Wells Baths
Historic England's latest grant of £90,000 is the latest step to fully reopening the building
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March 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Jacob's Wells Road and Jacob's Wells Baths need to be written with apostrophes; and I will die on this hill
Souvenir selfie on this splendid morning next to Bristol’s best road name
February 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Souvenir selfie on this splendid morning next to Bristol’s best road name
Is the end nigh for one of Bristol's most notorious eyesores?
Is the end nigh for notorious eyesore?
Demolition could be starting soon in this corner of Castle Park
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February 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Is the end nigh for one of Bristol's most notorious eyesores?
This is a fabulous opinion piece from Krista Yellowhammer which reminded me of when I used to balance both of my daughters on my bike - one at the front and one at the back. Happy days of just managing to get up Park Street.
"We need joined-up safe segregated cycle lanes throughout Bristol," says new mum Krista Yellowhammer
'We need joined-up safe segregated cycle lanes throughout Bristol'
A new mother's journey getting back into cycling - with all things baby-related
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February 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
This is a fabulous opinion piece from Krista Yellowhammer which reminded me of when I used to balance both of my daughters on my bike - one at the front and one at the back. Happy days of just managing to get up Park Street.
As low-hanging fruit goes, closing Prince Street Bridge to cars is an example of doing something small that could make a big difference. It's only one-way to cars; and the narrowness of the other side causes regular conflict between pedestrians and cyclists. Just get it closed!
Prince Street Bridge could finally be closed to cars
The busy bridge would be reserved for people walking, cycling or wheeling only under new proposals
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February 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
As low-hanging fruit goes, closing Prince Street Bridge to cars is an example of doing something small that could make a big difference. It's only one-way to cars; and the narrowness of the other side causes regular conflict between pedestrians and cyclists. Just get it closed!
Here's a journalism first for me: I have a very strong suspicion that this opinion piece was written by AI. I'm giving the author the benefit of the doubt right now but have asked her for clarification
'Legitimate concerns of many east Bristol residents are being dismissed'
Annabel Lacey responds to Zoe Banks Gross, saying a more balanced approach is needed for the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood trial
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February 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Here's a journalism first for me: I have a very strong suspicion that this opinion piece was written by AI. I'm giving the author the benefit of the doubt right now but have asked her for clarification
A pontoon that was originally due to connect Temple Quay with the proposed site of Bristol Arena is years behind schedule and almost four times the cost of the original budget
400-metre path to cost council almost £10m
The floating pontoon was originally due to connect Temple Quay with Bristol Arena
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January 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A pontoon that was originally due to connect Temple Quay with the proposed site of Bristol Arena is years behind schedule and almost four times the cost of the original budget
This is fantastic
New artwork 'adds a little bit of joy' to railway station
Lucas Antics and Paul Monsters were commissioned to paint the two murals
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January 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
This is fantastic
Something happened in Bristol today you might never have seen before
📷 Rich Carpenter
📷 Rich Carpenter
January 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Something happened in Bristol today you might never have seen before
📷 Rich Carpenter
📷 Rich Carpenter
You know what I see here? A splendid new segregated bike lane. What now needs to happen is to be able to safely cycle to the top of Colston Street from the bottom of St Michael's Hill.
Proposed increase to Clean Air Zone charge 'a herd of cash cows'
Motorists could be charged more to enter the Clean Air Zone under Bristol City Council plans to balance its budget
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January 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
You know what I see here? A splendid new segregated bike lane. What now needs to happen is to be able to safely cycle to the top of Colston Street from the bottom of St Michael's Hill.