Objectives

To raise the profile of the benefits of physical activity, i.e. health benefits and other benefits

To provide coherent and focused local guidance on how to be physically active

To improve the accessibility of physical activity by reducing social, economic and physical barriers

To promote physical activity as an integral part of the sustainable future benefiting the economy, the environment and society at large. 

To ensure that 'active-friendly' policies are implemented in urban and transport planning

To initiate lasting changes towards an urban environment that inherently promotes everyday physical activity

The top 3 best things about Bristol are:

Close to other places people like to visit, parks and open spaces, cultural facilities

The top 3 worst things about Bristol are: the level of traffic congestion, public transport, the level of crime.

Alignment with Bristol’s Top 3

• Active Bristol is aiming to bring about behaviour change with a strong focus on walking and cycling to make the most of the best things about our city and to help to address the worst things about our city.

The shared vision for Active Bristol is for the promotion of physical activity which is...

“Inclusive & accessible, free or low-cost, fun, non competitive activity, sociable, part of everyday life (gardening, walking the dog, housework, cycling to work), sustainable and environmentally beneficial”