Transport types
Sustainable transport can take many forms. Whether it’s walking, cycling or other active travel; shared transport on roads, tracks or water. The common link is sustainability. The benefits are to personal health, public safety and quality of our environment.
Buses are the dominant public transport in the West of England. Currently, most services are provided by First Bus, with additional ‘supported’ services from Stagecoach, the Big Lemon and other Community Interest Companies (CICs).
Demand responsive transport and community transport are on the increase in our region.
There are no trams currently in the West of England but did you know that Bristol was the first British city to introduce electric trams (in 1875), with around 250 vehicles operating on 17 different routes!