The Ashton Vale to Temple Meads and Bristol City Centre Rapid Transit Order 2013
This Order authorises Bristol City Council and North Somerset Council (referred to in this Order as the promoter) to construct and operate a guided bus rapid transit system in Bristol and North Somerset, comprising a predominantly guided corridor running from Long Ashton Park and Ride to Prince Street Bridge, an unguided on-street circular route around Bristol city centre (for which powers are not sought in this Order) and a realignment of the existing Bristol Harbour Railway and, for that purpose, compulsorily or by agreement, to acquire land and rights in land and to use land. It contains a number of protective provisions for the benefit of affected undertakings.