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 […]
The first public consultation drop-in event for the proposed Manchester to Chorlton cycling and walking route took place on Wednesday 21 November. It showcased the groundbreaking vision for safer streets that has the potential to enable active transport. It sets the wheels in motion for the second major road improvement scheme in Manchester following the […]
Report from the September 2018 Manchester Cycle Forum – news and views from a newbie cycling campaigner…
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 […]
This time last year we were finalising our 10-point-plan for the incoming GM Mayor, which Andy Burnham gave his commitment to before being elected in May. Since then he has emphatically delivered one of the most crucial elements of the plan by appointing Chris Boardman as the first GM Cycling and Walking Commissioner. Chris has […]
On 15 December 2017, Greater Manchester’s walking and cycling commissioner, Chris Boardman published his much anticipated report. Here’s the official press release from GMCA and the report itself can be downloaded as a PDF. If you don’t want to download the report, you can view it below.
We received responses from five candidates who each committed to all of the items in our ten-point action plan. View their responses below…
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
Close passes have repeatedly been cited as uncomfortable and all-too familiar encounters that dissuade or prevent people from cycling on our roads. So we’ve raised them with GMP Traffic officers since 2014 and more recently encouraged officers to attend two presentations by West Midlands Police. A new dawn in policing of cyclists' safety? See proceedings […]
