Who’s got Green Capital funding?
UPDATE: Proposals ratified 24/12/2014 https://www.bristol2015.co.uk/news/green-light-bristol-2015-strategic-grants/
Transport theme: Our ambition is to make Bristol a world leading city in active travel, where 4 out of 5 journeys under five miles are made by foot, bike and public transport |
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2020 Aspiration |
2015 Desired Outcomes |
Application |
Deliver improvements to both the price and quality of our public transport networks, making it quick, cost effective and easy to go by bus or by train |
To increase the use of public transport throughout the city, better connecting outlying residential neighbourhoods to Bristol’s Centre and growth areas
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GC116 – Sustrans (Promoting Healthier Transport Choices)
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Make road layout and other improvements in the city to open our streets to people, removing the blight of heavy traffic and improving flows for public transport and those who need to drive
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To trial road layout and other improvements that open the city’s streets to people and reduce the negative impacts of traffic on health, environment and social connectivity
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GC111 – Sustrans (Southmead)
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Support the ongoing and successful expansion in Bristol of cycling through investment in cycle lanes and other cycling infrastructure, and more cycle training for those who need it
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To improve walking and cycling networks throughout the city to enable more people to undertake everyday journeys to work, schools and other destinations on foot and by bike
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GC066 – APE Project CIC GC116 – Sustrans (Promoting Healthier Transport Choices)
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Reduce emissions in the city to help protect people from the harmful gases produced by streets clogged with traffic
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To reduce emissions in the city through support for the transition to ultra low emission vehicles, including accelerated provision of charging/fuelling infrastructure and changes to corporate fleets and public transport
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GC116 – Sustrans (Promoting Healthier Transport Choices)
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Promote active travel choices – walking and cycling – as safe and pleasant alternatives to the car
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To support people to change ingrained travel habits by providing and promoting opportunities to walk, cycle and use public transport for everyday journeys, including travel to work and schools
To provide international leadership in exploring how changes to urban streets and transport systems can benefit a city’s environment, health, social connectivity and prosperity
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GC066 – APE Project CIC GC116 – Sustrans (Promoting Healthier Transport Choices)
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Organisaation | Reference | Project | Description | Recommended Grant |
APE Project CIC | GC066 | Children’s Bike Exchange Scheme | The main focus is on recycling bikes and making them cheaply available to underprivileged children. | £49,342 |
Sustrans | GC111 | Southmead Flood Prevention | Implementation of flood prevention measures in Southmead.  | £44,100 |
Sustrans |
GC116 |
Promoting Healthier Transport Choices |
Engaging people in debating and developing a sustainable transport vision for Bristol. |
£44,100 |
Sustrans | GC115 | Street Pockets | Develop a modular, freestanding and moveable toolkit to be used by communities to instantly change the feel and use of any street in the city. Projects and designs will be trialled by communities with kit which can then be made permanent. | £44,100 |
Greater Bedminster Community Partnership | GC007 | Let’s Walk Bedminster | Promoting walking and bringing the community together in Bedminster with series of events. | £40,000 |