Public Participation
November 9, 2022 Thames Street Concept Workshop
Interested Bristol citizens gathered in November 9, 2022 at the Bristol Maritime Center to discuss possible designs for roadway and streetscape improvements to Thames Street. The goals of the session were to share potential concepts for improving key intersections, corridors and sidewalk areas in ways that improve safety, increase safe connections at intersections, add beauty and visual interest and improve stormwater. Participant inputs were used in developing the next level of design. See a PDF of the full presentation and all design concepts below.
Thames Street Design Workshop Presentation 2022-11-09_test.pdfBristol Bicycle Network Neighborhood Workshops:
The Town of Bristol has hosted a series of neighborhood meetings over the course of the project to present and discuss ideas for improved bicycle infrastructure in more detail with each of the various neighborhoods. Many of the meetings were virtual teleconferences via Zoom in accordance with the COVID 19 requirements.
Recordings of Completed Neighborhood Workshops:
High Street, Constitution Street, Church Street, Washington St.
Date: February 3, 2021
Meeting Recording:
Access Passcode: #60hYuS9
Bristol Bicycle Network Workshop #1: Thames Street
Date: Jan 25, 2021
Meeting Recording:
Bristol Bicycle Network Workshop #2: Ferry Road and Hope Street
Date: Jan 26, 2021
Meeting Recording:
Bristol Bicycle Network Workshop #3: Wood Street, Walley Street, Franklin Street, and State Street
Date: Jan 28, 2021 06:33 PM
Meeting Recording:
Thames Street Shared Street Design Workshop
Date: November 9, 2022
Description: The Town of Bristol hosted a Design Public Workshop at the Bristol Maritime Center and also simulcast by Zoom. The design team presented design options for improvements to Thames Street that would improve safety and function for all users; vehicle drivers, bicycles, pedestrians and abutting property owners. A PDF of the presentation can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h6U9uxHZB3oS952vmpQXIOK9_6VsC37Y/view?usp=sharing
Other ways to participate in the Project:
1. Explore this project website to learn about the project including route alternatives, design standards, and project objectives.
2. Provide feedback directly to the Project Team and Steering Committee via email at BristolBicycle20@gmail.com
Past Workshops
Community Workshop No. 1
Held on August 25, 2020
Zoom Video Recording - pass code: k$DCsv5.
Community Workshop No. 2
Held on October 22, 2020
Zoom Video Recording - pass code: M08J@?MD
Bristol Town Council Meeting
Held on November 18, 2020
Presentation from November 18, 2020 Workshop:
anr_Town Council Public Hearing Presentation 20201118 B.pptxPresentation from October 22, 2020 Workshop:
anr_BBC Workshop 2 Presentation 20201022 FINAL.pdfGround Rules for Community Workshops
Speak your own truth.
Listen to others with full attention.
Share the floor – allow everyone the chance to have their voices heard
Assume the community is seeking honest input from each other.
Assume that no one has the entire answer, but rather everyone has part of the answer.
Be open-minded to possibilities – learn from each other.
The workshop is about hearing and documenting your opinions on the overall project and the Route Alternatives.
Express opinions and disagree with civility. No personal attacks.
Emphasize support for project concepts as well as areas of opposition.
Speak concisely – 3-4 minutes per speaker is the goal so all can be heard.
Thank you for your participation in Phase 1 of the Project!
During the Public Participation period from August 23 to November 10, 2020 hundreds of interested folks viewed the project website, came to virtual workshops and submitted thoughtful comments through the project's digital platforms.
Some of the highlights of the participation to date have been:
Over 1,000 separate users visited the Project website
190 total comments received on the digital platforms including:
85 Google Surveys submitted
82 comments on GIS mapping tool showing route alternatives
23 emails to project team
Community Outreach Workshops on August 24 and October 22, 2020 with a total of 66 attendees.
Project Information Booth at the State Street Fair on Saturday, September 19, 2020
Project updates to the Bristol Town Council at its September and October 2020 meetings
Newspaper coverage in the Bristol Phoenix