Proposed traffic calming measures in the Gordon Avenue area - engagement survey

What We Are Proposing

We are proposing the following safety measures:

• Speed cushions
• 20mph road markings
• Double yellow lines
• Pavement parking ban
• E-scooter and E-bike Parking Bays
• Public realm improvements

Speed Cushions and 20mph Road Markings

Six sets of speed cushions would be installed along Gordon Avenue. These are a cost-effective way to reduce vehicle speeds and do not require a lot of drainage works. Their design allows cyclists to pass alongside and emergency vehicles to straddle them without delay.

We would paint additional large 20mph signs on Gordon Avenue and Embassy Road to remind drivers of the speed limit.

Double Yellow Lines

Double yellow lines would be added at the following junctions, access points and narrow sections of roads to stop cars parking there and make it easier to see when crossing:

• Gordon Avenues junctions with Gordon Road, Wesley Close, Embassy Road, Elstree Road and Whitehall Road
• Embassy Roads junctions with Embassy Walk and Embassy Lane.
• Gordon Roads junctions with Whitehall Road, Wineberry Close, Dawe Court and the access roads to the industrial estate and Packers allotments
• Thurstons Barton junctions with School Walk and Whitehall Road

Pavement Parking Ban

Parking on pavements will be banned along Gordon Avenue. The road is wide enough for parking on both sides while still allowing vehicles to pass. The resulting reduced road width may also help further reduce vehicle speeds. 

This restriction, as well as the new double yellow lines, will be enforced by Bristol City Council’s Civil Enforcement Officers. 

E-scooter and E-bike Parking Bays

Hop-on-hop-off e-scooter and e-bike parking bays would be added to the west end of Gordon Avenue by its junction with Gordon Road and on Whitehall Road by its junction with Embassy Road.

Public Realm Improvements

Subject to available funding, planters may also be installed on Gordon Avenue and Embassy Road to improve the street environment and further narrow the roads to encourage slower speeds.