Progress on the Wilmslow Road Cycleway – April 2016 (Part 2)
This is part 2 of 4 posts looking at the Wilmslow Road Cycleway, covering Withington to Fallowfield.
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Progress on the Wilmslow Road Cycleway – April 2016 (Part 1)
This is a follow-up to my previous progress updates in October and December 2015. Given the amount to cover, this is part 1 of 4 posts and covers the section from Didsbury to Withington.
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Mersey Valley and Stockport Cycleway
As someone who regularly passes through Didsbury and Parrs Wood, on my way to Cheadle as part of my commute. I’ve been watching the progress of the Mersey Valley and Stockport Cycleway, and have previously posted my impressions of the Stockport Cycleway.
New TfGM cycleways and the importance of good junction design (Updated)
To start with, I must say, I’m more than pleased to see actual real cycle infrastructure being installed in Manchester. I’d be even more pleased if it were installed where I live. But hey ho, you live and hope.
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Stretford public realm consultation results
On 22 January, Trafford Council published the results of the Stretford public realm consultation, on their website. Here, you can find a presentation, summary of the results and the full report, containing the responses.
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Impressions of cycling in York
This weekend we had a family visit to York, mainly for another trip to the rather good National Railway Museum, which the kids always enjoy. While I didn’t get chance to ride in York myself, I did notice a few things about cycling in the city.
Progress on the Wilmslow Road Cycleway – December 2015
While out on a family ride on the Fallowfield Loop, making the most of a rare day of sunshine this December, I had chance to have a look at the progress on the Wilmslow Road Cycleway alongside Platt Fields Park. Continue reading “Progress on the Wilmslow Road Cycleway – December 2015”
Progress on the Wilmslow Road Cycleway – October 2015
After I finished on the Fallowfield Loop today, I headed along Wilmslow Road into Manchester to have a look at progress on the Wilmslow Road Cycleway. Continue reading “Progress on the Wilmslow Road Cycleway – October 2015”
Brightening up some filtered permeability in Stretford
Round the corner from Old Trafford football stadium on Railway Road. There’s a little bit of filtered permeability that’s just become a little brighter, courtesy of rather wonderful Gorgeous Gorse Hill and local artist Caroline Daly. As you can see below, the bollards feature bikes and bike components, in-line with their purpose. Continue reading “Brightening up some filtered permeability in Stretford”
Follow up: Stretford public realm
This is a follow-up to my original post on the Stretford public realm proposals, before they had been officially published. If you want to understand the background to the proposals, I suggest reading that. The proposals have now been published as part of a public consultation running from 25 September to 16 October 2015. Continue reading “Follow up: Stretford public realm”
Dom Cycling 