Currently the majority of trips within Greater Manchester are made by private vehicles, yet people do cycle and want to cycle; but all too often when planning networks and new developments cyclists’ needs are not fully considered. It is important as people who want to see more people cycling we raise the voice for cycling […]
In November I joined over 50 cycle campaigners from across the country for Cyclenation’s annual campaigner conference held in Birmingham. Cyclenation is the federation of local cycle campaign groups from across the UK. People travelled from Exeter, Bristol, London, and even Scotland to discuss campaigning strategies and other developments in the cycling world. We kicked […]
Walking and cycling in Greater Manchester is set to become a whole lot easier and more pleasant, with a 1000 mile network of Beelines connecting people with places they want to go. Full details can be found at tfgm.com/made-to-move If the news has got you positively buzzing, pledge your support and register for updates at […]
We received responses from five candidates who each committed to all of the items in our ten-point action plan. View their responses below…
Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday 29th April 2017! We rode to campaign for Healthy Streets, Clean Air and More Cycleways from #GMMayor candidates, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and our ten Local Authorities.
We’ve asked the candidates competing to be the first elected Mayor of Greater Manchester Combined Authority to commit to our 10-point action plan. You can view these asks below
Join our family-friendly ride on Saturday 29th April to call for: Clean Air Healthy Streets and More Cycleways from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the Mayoral candidates and our Local Authorities. We’ll depart from Platt Fields at 2pm and head into the city-centre along Oxford Road’s new cycleway, then a return ride will arrive back at Platt Fields by 4pm. Sign the petition then ride with us to show your support!
Sign our petition to call for: Clean Air Healthy Streets and More Cycleways from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the Mayoral candidates and our Local Authorities. If you want more action for clean air, liveable local streets and safer cycling then enter your details to pledge your support… People riding with us on Saturday 29th April should also pledge support […]
Proposal for upgraded cycleways on Talbot Road & Stretford Road – comment by July 15
Any new cycling infrastructure must be of the highest possible quality to ensure people of all ages and abilities are able to cycle in safety. The Oxford Road corridor is Manchester’s busiest cycling route so it deserves a flagship scheme with dedicated cycleways that minimise conflict with pedestrians and motorised traffic. Manchester Cycle Forum was […]
