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Campaigning to make walking, wheeling and cycling the natural choice for journeys in Salford. 🌐 walkridegm.org.uk 💬 discord.com/invite/scjf9DUbj5

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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Would you like to see a cycle hangar in your neighbourhood? Salford Council are looking for suggestions for future cycle hangar locations across Salford. If there's a location you'd like them to consider, let them know by submitting a request: salford.gov.uk/bikehangars
Photo of bike hangar
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Walk on the Wildside is coming to Manchester! Join us on 22-23 Sept on Nicholas Street and Tib Street for planting workshops, free bike checks, seeds and bulbs, quizzes, volunteering opportunities and more. Plus, greener streets across the city centre! 💚 👉 cyanlines.com/walkonthewildside
Promotional graphic for CyanLines’ ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ event. The text reads: ‘Walk on the Wild Side, 22 & 23 September’. The design features a bright green background with abstract leaf, flower and nature-inspired illustrations in blue and turquoise.
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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Bikes and the budget: How Burnham can save people money October 2026 will see the first budget of Andy Burnham’s government. The Treasury has asked for ideas. Dan Simpson, our policy and public affairs manager, explains how we can unlock cheap transport for people across England 👉 buff.ly/RM48XSf
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Bikes and the budget: How Burnham can save people money
In October 2026, the first budget of Andy Burnham’s government will be presented. The Treasury has asked for ideas. Dan Simpson, our policy and public affairs manager, explains how we can unlock…
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Buzz @thebuzzzz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Coming soon... 🐝
Coming to a school near you
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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 24/07/2026
Our digital hustings questions are now live to all candidates! The first to respond is @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social on a question from Adam Thomson on pavement parking. @cleancitiescampaign.org @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @mcrfoe.bsky.social @ramblers.org.uk @lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social
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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 30/06/2026
Andy Burnham is about to become PM. What does that mean for active travel? New from Moving Up North: the inside account of how Burnham really operates. Ten years of hustings, hot seats, wins and climbdowns, from people who were in the room. A window into how he'll govern next.
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Another new crossing to help children walk to school, this time on Partington Lane by The Deans Primary School.
Plan showing new puffin crossing on Partington Lane, just south of junction with Stanwell Rd
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Latest forecast construction start dates for schemes: - Trinity Way / Chapel St junction (resurfacing & pedestrian crossings) - next month - Islington Active Neighbourhood - this summer - Oldfield Rd - early 2027 - Ordsall Neighbourhood - May 2027 -Crescent > Mediacity - 2027
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Chris Boardman CBE @chrisboardman.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I don't post much on here but today, I thought some dots needed joining. So, have a read of this, about the most powerful health, cost of living, growth and health intervention you've never heard of www.linkedin.com/pulse/most-p...
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The Most Powerful Health, Cost-of-Living and Growth Policy You've Never Heard Of
Imagine I told you there was a single intervention that could reduce annual sick days by 4.4 million, free up 1.
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
New toucan crossing to be installed on Cromwell Rd to make it easier for children to walk, wheel or cycle to @thealbionacademy.bsky.social 🚦
Plan showing new toucan crossing and shared cycle tracksStreetview of current road with uncontrolled crossing island and heavy traffic
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Free scooter hire from @limebike for local elections next week. Candidates knocking on your door? Make sure you ask about their views on active travel salfordmedia.co.uk/lime-offerin...
salfordmedia.co.uk
Lime offering free rides to voters in Salford in a bid to boost voter turnout
Voters in Salford can get free bike rides to their local polling station on Thursday, May 7. Lime, the provider of the popular electronic bikes and scooters, is giving two free minute rides in the cit...
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
The signs are up, and Salford’s second camera enforced school street is ready to go for the new term on Monday! 🚶‍♀️ 🛴 🚲
Photo of pedestrian and cycle zone sign at end of Parkgate Drive in Swinton, for Grosvenor Rd Primary School
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We see a lot of claims that the Liverpool St cycle scheme ‘causes congestion’, despite this road already being only one lane each way before this scheme was introduced. The real reason for morning congestion here is the same as it is everywhere else - other drivers
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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 18/03/2026
We're recruiting a Walking and Cycling Bus Coordinator and Administrator 📯📯📯 Join our team! Apply now lnkd.in/ekhTE7br
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
In more positive news this week, work to make the Islington Active Neighbourhood permanent is set to commence this summer and complete by end of October 🚶 🛴 🚲
Plan of active neighbourhood Plan of active neighbourhood Plan of active neighbourhood
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
For the 2nd time this week Salford council have indefinitely postponed a scheme to make cycling safer at the expense of cutting a few seconds off motor journeys. This time it’s the cyclops junction at Trinity Way / Chapel St, meaning the status quo of danger will continue
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Today is the final day to have your say on the draft Greater Manchester transport strategy and delivery plan. This will shape transport across Salford for the next 25 years, so be sure to have your say and support schemes which improve walking, wheeling and cycling 👇
Draft delivery plan map for Salford, showing a range of streets for all schemes, new tram lines and conversion of existing rail lines to tram-train, as well as new/upgraded stations and interchanges
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Some excellent plans here from Manchester City Council. If you travel by foot, bike or bus to the east of Manchester (or would like to but find it currently too dangerous to walk or cycle), make sure you respond positively to this consultation 👇 news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
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Improving Journeys - faster buses and safer crossings are on the table as consultation opens on Oldham Road improvements
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Great news for Salford City Centre! The Peel Green scheme has been paused, with the potential for the funds to be redirected to schemes in Salford City Centre. Great to see 'left behind' areas of Salford having their funding moved to more affluent areas www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Salford cycle lane paused after thousands of residents object
Residents say the Salford active travel scheme would be a
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Great news for Salford City Centre! The Peel Green scheme has been paused, with the potential for the funds to be redirected to schemes in Salford City Centre. Great to see 'left behind' areas of Salford having their funding moved to more affluent areas www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Salford cycle lane paused after thousands of residents object
Residents say the Salford active travel scheme would be a
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
A big day today with the launch of Salford’s very first camera enforced schools street, to make walking, wheeling and cycling to school safer and more pleasant for children and parents 🎉 🥳 More to follow in the coming months… news.salford.gov.uk/news/safer-h...
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Safer, healthier school journeys as Salford launches its first camera‑enforced ‘School Street’
Salford's first camera‑enforced ‘School Street’ will launch on 23 February at Peel Hall Primary School in Little Hulton.
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
One week left to have your say on what is shaping up to be an excellent scheme for walking, wheeling and cycling from Salford Crescent to Media City 👇 🧵
Visualisation of cyclops junction at Eccles New Rd / South Langworthy RdUpgraded cycle tracks and bus stop bypass on South Langworthy RdSparrow crossing and cycle tracks across Langworthy RdWider pavements and improved bus stop on The Quays
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
One week left to have your say on what is shaping up to be an excellent scheme for walking, wheeling and cycling from Salford Crescent to Media City 👇 🧵
Visualisation of cyclops junction at Eccles New Rd / South Langworthy RdUpgraded cycle tracks and bus stop bypass on South Langworthy RdSparrow crossing and cycle tracks across Langworthy RdWider pavements and improved bus stop on The Quays
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Good news that work will start this week to install an anti-slip service to Prince’s bridge which crosses the Irwell outside Factory International. The work will take until May to complete but one side of the bridge will remain open at all times
Photo of bridge approach with warning sign for slipper surface
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Sir Almaviva @ilcontealmaviva.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Some people complain every time some cycle lanes are built in the UK because "The weather is miserable, no one wants to cycle here!": in two years now of cycling to work, I have caught the rain very few times, and if dressed appropriately bad weather is not an issue. The issue is lack of safe infra.
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
New visualisations for the Salford Crescent > Media City scheme
Visualisation of cyclops junction at Eccles New Rd / South Langworthy RdSparrow crossing and cycle tracks across Langworthy RdUpgraded cycle tracks and bus stop bypass on South Langworthy RdWider pavements and improved bus stop on The Quays
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Current consultations recap 🗣️ - Peel Green - email phlegal@manchester.gov.uk by 2nd Feb quoting ref JUH/SCC006/01356 - Ordsall Neighbourhood - closes 1st Feb - shaping.salford.gov.uk/en-GB/folder... - Crescent > Mediacity - closes 22nd Feb - beenetwork.com/scmc
shaping.salford.gov.uk
Citizen engagement platform
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
There are now just 2 weeks remaining to show your support for this excellent scheme, which is currently on the receiving end of an organised campaign to stop it going ahead. If you want a safe route between Irlam and the rest of Salford, please express your support
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
This busy bridge in Monton which links the canal path to the Roe Green loopline is set to get a wider pavement here in next couple of months as part of plans to install new vehicle containment kerbs to protect the bridge
Photo of Parrin Lane bridge in Monton showing a narrow footway
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Some excellent improvements for walking and cycling in here, including: - 4 new cyclops junctions - new and upgraded cycle tracks on Liverpool St and South Langworthy Rd - new pedestrian crossings - upgraded accessible bus stops
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
We have today submitted our formal support for the Peel Green Active Travel Scheme. We are encouraging all our followers to submit their own support (see following post), as drivers are objecting to this scheme based on it adding a mere 70 seconds to their morning drive.
walk ride GM
This submission is on behalf of Walk Ride GM, the campaign for active travel in Greater Manchester.
Walk Ride GM strongly support this traffic order to enable delivery of the Peel Green Active
Travel scheme.
Importance to network
This scheme is a strategically important part of the emerging active travel network, as it is the only highway route connecting communities in the Cadishead and Lower Irlam, Higher Irlam and Peel Green neighbourhood area with the rest of Salford, providing a continuation of the existing A57 shared use route which runs as far as the community stadium.
The proposed scheme provides those wanting to walk/cycle to major trip generators in the area with a safe way to do this, including:
- Visitors to Salford Community Stadium and Barton airport
- Current and future employees at Port Salford's employers, which are planned to expand significantly in coming years as one of GM's designated growth locations
-Children walking/cycling to Barton Moss primary school and Salford City Academy
(~15 min cycle from Higher Irlam)
- Any future Metrolink stop(s) at Port Salford / community stadium
38.4% of households in Peel Green have no cars or vans (2021 Census - Peel Green
MSOA), so providing safe alternatives to driving is essential.
Current safety issues
The scheme will resolve a number of safety issues issues for those currently walking/cycling along this section of highway, with a number of the below issues classed as 'critical' by Active Travel England and in the GM Streets for all design check:
- speed and volume of traffic cyclists are expected to mix with, including proportion of that made up of large vehicles
- areas of inconsistent lane widths throughout the section which don't dissuade close passes
- Narrow sections of shared use path along northern side with lack of marked priority across side roads
- Lack of tactile paving at side roads
Cyclists heading west have to rejoin carriageway immediately after M60 roundabout exit on left han…Unsuitable alternatives
At a recent community meeting and on social media, objectors to this scheme have suggested alternative off-road routes via a recently improved path alongside Peel Green cemetery and Eccles definitive footpath 28.
While this would provide a useful additional leisure route for some, it should be considered a complimentary route rather than an alternative to delivering the scheme along Liverpool Rd.
Aside from the fact only the new section of path is actually passable on a cycle, routing those walking and cycling through an unlit isolated area with a lack of passive surveillance will render this route unusable for many, particularly women, especially at night, and would undermine the scheme's objectives of enabling modal shift for everyday trips:
- In 2024, only 44% of women (vs 67% of men) were satisfied with their personal safety at night while walking. (draft 2050 GM Transport Strategy, 2025)
- In 2024, only 48% of GM residents were satisfied with their personal security while cycling at night (GMA active travel annual report, 2024)
- "Targets for increased numbers of sustainable journeys on our public transport network and through active travel are non-achievable if the fundamental issue of feeling safe is not addressed." (In Her Shoes, GMCA 2025)
Validity of petition
We are also aware that a change.org petition is being circulated as part of objections to this scheme. We would like to highlight that there is no validation that the signatures on this petition are from those within Salford or even Greater Manchester. The petition was circulated on a number of anti-cycling social media accounts and it is clear that it will include signatures from those who have no connection to the local area, with some even openly declaring they live as far afield as Scotland.
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
We have today submitted our formal support for the Peel Green Active Travel Scheme. We are encouraging all our followers to submit their own support (see following post), as drivers are objecting to this scheme based on it adding a mere 70 seconds to their morning drive.
walk ride GM
This submission is on behalf of Walk Ride GM, the campaign for active travel in Greater Manchester.
Walk Ride GM strongly support this traffic order to enable delivery of the Peel Green Active
Travel scheme.
Importance to network
This scheme is a strategically important part of the emerging active travel network, as it is the only highway route connecting communities in the Cadishead and Lower Irlam, Higher Irlam and Peel Green neighbourhood area with the rest of Salford, providing a continuation of the existing A57 shared use route which runs as far as the community stadium.
The proposed scheme provides those wanting to walk/cycle to major trip generators in the area with a safe way to do this, including:
- Visitors to Salford Community Stadium and Barton airport
- Current and future employees at Port Salford's employers, which are planned to expand significantly in coming years as one of GM's designated growth locations
-Children walking/cycling to Barton Moss primary school and Salford City Academy
(~15 min cycle from Higher Irlam)
- Any future Metrolink stop(s) at Port Salford / community stadium
38.4% of households in Peel Green have no cars or vans (2021 Census - Peel Green
MSOA), so providing safe alternatives to driving is essential.
Current safety issues
The scheme will resolve a number of safety issues issues for those currently walking/cycling along this section of highway, with a number of the below issues classed as 'critical' by Active Travel England and in the GM Streets for all design check:
- speed and volume of traffic cyclists are expected to mix with, including proportion of that made up of large vehicles
- areas of inconsistent lane widths throughout the section which don't dissuade close passes
- Narrow sections of shared use path along northern side with lack of marked priority across side roads
- Lack of tactile paving at side roads
Cyclists heading west have to rejoin carriageway immediately after M60 roundabout exit on left han…Unsuitable alternatives
At a recent community meeting and on social media, objectors to this scheme have suggested alternative off-road routes via a recently improved path alongside Peel Green cemetery and Eccles definitive footpath 28.
While this would provide a useful additional leisure route for some, it should be considered a complimentary route rather than an alternative to delivering the scheme along Liverpool Rd.
Aside from the fact only the new section of path is actually passable on a cycle, routing those walking and cycling through an unlit isolated area with a lack of passive surveillance will render this route unusable for many, particularly women, especially at night, and would undermine the scheme's objectives of enabling modal shift for everyday trips:
- In 2024, only 44% of women (vs 67% of men) were satisfied with their personal safety at night while walking. (draft 2050 GM Transport Strategy, 2025)
- In 2024, only 48% of GM residents were satisfied with their personal security while cycling at night (GMA active travel annual report, 2024)
- "Targets for increased numbers of sustainable journeys on our public transport network and through active travel are non-achievable if the fundamental issue of feeling safe is not addressed." (In Her Shoes, GMCA 2025)
Validity of petition
We are also aware that a change.org petition is being circulated as part of objections to this scheme. We would like to highlight that there is no validation that the signatures on this petition are from those within Salford or even Greater Manchester. The petition was circulated on a number of anti-cycling social media accounts and it is clear that it will include signatures from those who have no connection to the local area, with some even openly declaring they live as far afield as Scotland.
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Reminder that the next forum is online tomorrow evening at 18:30. Joining link in original post 👇
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
New consultation launched for walking and cycling improvements in the Ordsall Neighbourhood
Banner image - Ordsall Neighbourhood. Improving connections, safety and everyday journeys
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
38% of Peel Green households have no access to a car or van. They must be given safe alternatives. Please email your support for this scheme before the deadline of 22nd December.
Census 2021 map showing 38.4% of households in Peel Green MSOA have no cars or vans
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
This new tool from Dept for Transport shows how well located anywhere is for popular destination types such as work, education and shopping by different modes of transport. Shows just how viable cycling is for local journeys in many parts of Salford if they all had the infrastructure to enable it.
Map from DfT connectivity tool showing cycling opportunities. Red indicates extremely well located, through to blue/green being poorly located.
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
📣 Peel Green scheme needs your support 📣 The next stage of consultation for this scheme is happening now, and drivers are objecting to making this area safer for those walking and cycling, because traffic modelling shows it will add 70 seconds to their morning drive.
Visualisation of scheme showing cycle tracks and sustainable drainage
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
The next walking and cycling forum will take place online on Tuesday 16th December via Microsoft Teams, 18:30-20:00. Link to join below 👇
Photo of new cycle tracks and public realm on Chapel St with church in background
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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 07/12/2025
The 2025 Walk Ride GM Awards celebrated council, local volunteer and community efforts to progress active travel across Greater Manchester.
Man speaking next to a TV screen
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Walk Ride Rochdale @walkriderochdale.org.uk · 06/12/2025
The consultation on #CWIS3 is open until 15 Dec - this is massively disappointing and potentially represents a huge backward step for #ActiveTravel. Make sure you respond to day this isn’t good enough - advice how to respond from @cyclinguk.bsky.social here
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CWIS3 consultation – guidance for campaigners
The government recently launched its third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy and is now consulting on it. We’re asking you to respond and below we give you some guidance to help you
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
The next walking and cycling forum will take place online on Tuesday 16th December via Microsoft Teams, 18:30-20:00. Link to join below 👇
Photo of new cycle tracks and public realm on Chapel St with church in background
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Chapel St East now open! 😍🚶‍♀️👨‍🦽‍➡️🛴🚲🚌🚛
Aerial shot of Chapel St East showing new cycle tracks, resurfaced carriageway and new paving.Aerial shot of Chapel St East showing new toucan crossing and protected cycle tracks
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Dom Cycling @domcycling.com · 26/11/2025
Chapel Street is looking pretty good now and the correct colour! #Bikesky
Bus stop bypassCycle path approaching the railway viaductCycle path under the railway viaductCycle path with kerb protection
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
The new draft 10-year transport delivery plan for Greater Manchester has now been published before it goes to public consultation. Let’s take a look at what it means for walking, wheeling and cycling in Salford 🧵
Map 1 - deliver

Full accessible descriptions in appendix at https://democracy.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/documents/s40996/BNC%2020251127%20Draft%20Local%20Transport%20Plan%20-%20Appendix%204%20GM%20Transport%20Delivery%20Plan%20Consultation%20Draft.pdfMap 2 - develop and deliver

Full accessible descriptions in appendix at https://democracy.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/documents/s40996/BNC%2020251127%20Draft%20Local%20Transport%20Plan%20-%20Appendix%204%20GM%20Transport%20Delivery%20Plan%20Consultation%20Draft.pdfMap 3 - explore and develop

Full accessible descriptions in appendix at https://democracy.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/documents/s40996/BNC%2020251127%20Draft%20Local%20Transport%20Plan%20-%20Appendix%204%20GM%20Transport%20Delivery%20Plan%20Consultation%20Draft.pdfMap 4 - regional centre

Full accessible descriptions in appendix at https://democracy.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/documents/s40996/BNC%2020251127%20Draft%20Local%20Transport%20Plan%20-%20Appendix%204%20GM%20Transport%20Delivery%20Plan%20Consultation%20Draft.pdf
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Tom Jeffs @tomjeffs.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Full marks to Salford Council for removing leaves today from the Roe Green Loopline @walkridesalford.bsky.social
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
In recent years Salford has sadly seen several fatal collisions involving large vehicles and people walking or cycling. It would be good to see a London-style Direct Vision Standard adopted here as part of #VisionZero
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Tom Jeffs @tomjeffs.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Salford Chapel St new cycleways under construction. @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Great to see active travel baked into this regeneration
Active travel plan for streets within the framework area, showing potential protected cycling along Great Ducie St and Cheetham Hill Rd
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Walk Ride Salford @walkridesalford.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
As a condition of this development, the junction of Middlewood St / Ordsall Ln / Hampson St is due to be simplified and converted to a cyclops, along with a new bus gate on Ordsall Lane.
Satellite view of junction, with an advisory cycle lane sandwiched between 2 motor vehicle lanes, and multi stage crossings for pedestrians
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