Richard Alderson has been busy representing GMCC on the Trafford cycle forum along with Ernie Buck. He has been successful in getting a greater voice for the GMCC and cyclists generally, when inputting into technical meetings and road infrastructure proposals.
Steve Bowater has been contacting new Metrolink Director Philip Purdy, telling him about the past history of Metrolink consultations which in 2002 showed convincing public support for cycle carriage on the Metrolink and resulted in a policy change to accept cycle carriage in principle on new Metrolink lines at off-peak times. And Steve has brought to […]
Dick Venes went to Manchester City Council’s TIF-bid seminar. GMCC raised the issue of bikes on Metrolink and lack of detail on cycling measures. We were told that funding cannot be moved from one spending area to another. GMCC will champion cycling as an essential congestion reduction strategy, and ensure that whatever funds are allocated […]
Trafford metropolitan borough have been less than helpful over the enforcement of bus lanes. Despite a long correspondence about cars obstructing the bus lanes on Upper Chorlton Road, the traffic officers claim this is a police matter yet are unwilling to pass on complaints to GM Police and cannot provide the correct contact details. We […]
In true commuter spirit, winner takes all – there’s no second chance when it comes to catching your train…
GMCC are highlighting the inadequate cycle parking provision that exists in Trafford, and pointing out the urgent need for proper guidelines to specify the type of cycle parking provision required for Long-Stay (Lockers) and Short-stay (Sheffield stands) at new developments. The 2002 Greater Manchester Cycle Parking Guidelines, which Trafford MBC would have helped produce, included […]
Visit the Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign (GMCC) stall at Manchester Bike Week Cycle Fair on Saturday 14th June (11am to 4pm). The event takes place at Cathedral Gardens behind Urbis. At our stall campaign members can tell you more about how the campaign works to make life better for cyclists in Greater Manchester. The stall is part […]
Guided wild food foraging and bike ride on Thursday 19th June starts 6pm meeting at the children’s playground in Birchfields Park then cycling to and along the Fallowfield Loop. Family friendly with lots of stops to forage food along the loop. This is to fit in with National Bike Week as part of the Edible […]
Spring Pothole 2008 (PDF) Greater Manchester Boroughs compete to become Cycling Demonstration Towns ibikemcr festival Yo Fixie III Bicycle Polo Tournament Critical Mass Bike ride The Spokes Bicycle Dance Troupe End of I Bike MCR Festival Party Text driver jailed for bike death Signs from above? on the move Letters Cyclists Matter The Bicycle now […]
