I ran in to Terry M. today, who is the Bristol Cycling representative
at various council events. Apparently there is a West of England
Partnership Review Meet tomorrow

http://www.westofengland.org/meetings/joint-scrutiny-committee/7-november-2008

the BRT report focuses on the Ashton Vale route; it says that using
the existing rails is too risky, "BRT has the lowest deliverability
risk".

I think it's an open meeting, though that probably means you get to
watch and agree, rather than contribute. 10am , the council house.