Cycling summary of TfGM’s latest consultations
A summary of the details and documents available for the TfGM Bus Priority consultations.
Update on Wigan’s plans for safer junctions
An update from Peter Wickett, Wigan Council‘s Senior Transport Strategy Officer… Last summer the DfT invited local authorities to bid for funding to improve safety at junctions, on links and any other locations where there are recorded safety issues, either real or perceived. When we looked at the evidence, we found an area in Worsley […]
Dutch-style cycle lanes planned for Oxford Rd
TfGM have released an artist’s impression of the proposed changes for Oxford Road, with more details due next week when the public consultation starts on Wednesday May 22nd. GMCC members have been discussing the details of this scheme with TfGM and MCC for over 18 months, and fortunately the plans for cycling on Oxford Road have been […]
Forward thinking in Wigan for active travel
Wigan Council plans to enable active travel and to lower speed limits in the town of Leigh.
Trafford shows where there’s a will there’s a Way
When it comes to creating routes for leisure cycling, ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way’ – as shown by the project to resurface the Bridgewater Canal towpath between Altrincham and Trafford Park.
20mph limits coming soon to Manchester
A year after agreeing the principle Manchester Council is set to roll out 20mph limits. Cllr Bernard Priest, executive member for neighbourhood services, said: “We’ve committed to implementing a 20 mph speed limit on residential roads across the city and the first phase is due to start in the next few months when we set […]
Imagine Cycling in GM 6pm Mon 13th May
Just imagine! It’s 2020 and many more people are cycling, safely, and cycling more often. But how did we manage to achieve that? Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign is 22 years old. We’ve decided to stop for some refreshment, by holding an Appreciative Inquiry* in May. Assisted by two experienced AI practitioners, we will use the […]
GMCC Social Bike Ride 21st March 2013
GMCC’s first social ride of 2013 is on Thursday 21st March, meet in Albert Square at 6pm. Ride from Manchester city centre… this month we’re heading to Gorton via the Ashton Canal. We’ll stop at the Vale Cottage pub for sustenance, liquid refreshments and plenty of cycling chat! No need to join or sign up, just turn […]
Tameside cycling workshop 14th Feb from 4pm
This Cycling Workshop will look at how the new Local Plan can help improve cycling in Tameside. It is being held on Thursday 14th February 2013 from 4pm to 6.15pm in Committee Room 2, Level One, Tameside Council, Ashton-under-Lyne (access from Wellington Road using the revolving door entrance). The organisers’ state: To make local cycling trips […]
MCC Release Interim Cycling Strategy
To encourage more Manchester residents to cycle the Council has developed a cycle strategy that sets out their vision for cycling. Click here to download the Interim Strategy for Cycling in Manchester 2012-2013 (7.38 MB PDF)
