Bristol Dock Shuttle

Proposal by Springboard Design Ltd

A unique, quiet and beautiful solution to connect two halves of a city divided by water.

With the SS Great Britain on the south side and Explore@Bristol on the north side, Bristol docks (and a walk of just under a mile) separates two of the city’s most visited attractions.

Springboard Design’s Dock Shuttle concept would provide a quick, safe and exciting crossing for foot passengers, pushchairs, wheelchair users and bikes, cutting the journey time to a matter of minutes.

Commuting time would be drastically cut for those living and working on opposite sides of the dock.

Contact Mike Hoddell for further information.

Bristol Dock Shuttle

"I love the concept, let’s try to make it happen!"
George Ferguson – then President RIBA

"What a lovely idea! It’s just the sort of elegant solution we need"
John Grimshaw – Sustrans founder

"We too think your proposal for a carousel bridge is very exciting …"
Ian Crawley – Crest Nicholson

  • accessible – safe, level access for all
  • practical – takes up just half the dock width, allowing boats to pass at all times
  • energy efficient – harnesses the majority of its energy needs from the sun and wind
  • pollution free – runs on electric motors
  • educational – a working exhibit of sustainable energy use.