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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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Adam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

So disappointing to see the lack of political will now in Birmingham for safer streets. After questions from Babiker Yahia, whose 4-year-old daughter Mayar was killed by a driver in April 2024, only one candidate (after quite a pause) backed 20mph limits on all residential streets.

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Owler Nook @owlernook.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Ride #1 was a pickup from What If? in Edgeley. Anyone who lives in Greater Manchester can borrow an ebike free for month – why not come along to try one out tomorrow? bsky.app/profile/walk...

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 20/08/2025

We did it! @manmetuni.bsky.social has dropped plans to block Cavendish Street to cyclists A huge thanks to everyone who spoke up with us Join us at All Saints Park on 4th September at 5pm as we celebrate our success together with a toast to the campaign

A render showing the updated plans to maintain the cycle access on Cavendish Street. TEXT MMU Cavendish Street Cycle Access RETAINED

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Owler Nook @owlernook.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

One of the recurring responses in the 2019-20 consultation-fest we had in Stockport was for an active travel route alongside the railway viaduct over the Mersey valley. A pipe dream, I thought at the time. Meanwhile, in France... www.francebleu.fr/infos/transp...

The passerelle d’Albi, a walking and cycling bridge alongside a railway viaduct in Albi, France.

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Will York @willinmanchester.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

A story that sums up how British farming has been governed since WW2 - millions in subsidies paid to ruin our rivers with intensive poultry farming, whilst reintroducing a natural species is made so difficult that people are forced to do it illegally and in secret. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Beaver activists claim they are 'doing God's work'

An underground network illegally releases beavers but farmers say it can lead to trouble.

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Will York @willinmanchester.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

At Nantwich outdoor pool. There's something about swimming under an open sky that feels great for wellbeing.

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Will York @willinmanchester.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

A big step in the right direction but @heidialexander.bsky.social could use better language. The word "subsidy" is apologist. We don't talk about taxpayers "subsidising" bin collections - they're a public service. Talk about the future you want for bus & train, not the mess left by privatisation

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Walk Ride Stockport @walkridestocky.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Join Walk Ride Stockport and friends for Stockport Active Assembly, an exciting new community meet-up hosted at What If? on 29 April, 7–8.30pm. Let's make Stockport a great place to walk, wheel and cycle!

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Stockport Active Assembly 01

We're kickstarting a space to make Stockport the best town to get around on bike, on foot, with buggies and wheelchairs. Join us!

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Will York @willinmanchester.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Vegan tea on a friend's balcony - spring is here 🌞

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Will York @willinmanchester.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

A million cars sold in the UK each year are too big to fit in a typical parking space. Higher bonnets are more likely to kill in collisions. #Carspreading www.theguardian.com/environment/... @cleancitiescampaign.org

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Will York @willinmanchester.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Enthralling explanation by @ianwalker.bsky.social of research into societal perceptions of motoring and active travel www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_4G...

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Dr Charlie Gardner @charliejgardner.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Yes we all need to change our lifestyles and reduce our personal footprints But I massively resent being told the responsibility lies with me on the day a giant oil company issues a massive fuck you to all of us

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Will York @willinmanchester.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

In the podcast studio yesterday with @harryhamishgray.bsky.social and Naz Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/5wqi...

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 25/02/2025

Ever wanted to know what council leaders think about active travel? We sat down with Trafford Council leader @tomwross.bsky.social and his Exec for Climate Aidan Williams to discus taking home the Best Council award and their determination to continue delivery in the borough. Listen now👇🏻

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Owler Nook @owlernook.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

This one's so frustrating. Not because of the closure, but because the council dismissed any proposals to properly improve this space for walking and cycling. Compare the @walkridestocky.bsky.social proposals, developed with a professional highways engineer, with the council's chosen design.

Walk Ride Stockport's proposed treatment for the Greek Street roundabout. There's a single lane for each direction of traffic, with zebras for each arm. A Dutch-style cycling element has been added to allow cyclists to safely traverse the roundabout. A bidirectional cycle lane goes north to tie into existing infrastructure.

Stockport Council's chosen design for the Greek Street roundabout. Zebra crossings have been added to the north and north-east arms. However, the very wide south-east arm has been formalised to give two lanes to the approach to the roundabout. There is a similar layout for the northern arm, making this particularly dangerous for pedestrians. There is no new cycling infrastructure at the roundabout.

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Will York @willinmanchester.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Call me a pedant but this unit conversion in a BBC News article is ridiculous

Quote from a BBC article: "Serge Atlaoui, 61, was accused of being a "chemist" by Indonesian authorities and arrested in 2005 at a factory in Jakarta, where dozens of kilos (pounds) of drugs were found."

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Will York @willinmanchester.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

If you live, work in or travel through Stockport this👇 is an account to follow

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CLondoner92 @clondoner92.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Cllr Tracey Rawlins has been appointed as Greater Manchester's first Disability Advocate to ensure an accessible transport network, supporting equal access for disabled people, developed with Breakthrough UK and the Disabled People’s Panel. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...

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First ever Disability Advocate appointed to help deliver an inclusive and accessible Bee Network

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 13/11/2024

We've launched a campaign to remove discriminatory barriers that prevent disabled people from accessing the cycling network across Greater Manchester Hear from Sarah, an adapted cycle user, as she shares how these barriers impact her daily life

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Access denied: how barriers stop disabled people from using public space

Sarah from Didsbury uses an electric trike to get around, but struggles to access many routes due to barriers. Risk of antisocial behaviour, e.g. from people...

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Will York @willinmanchester.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

It’s that time of year again Dynamo lights are just about the best value upgrade in existence for everyday bikes - and they don’t need to be cripplingly expensive I have a cheap Shimano Nexus hub and B&M front and rear lights. Bright enough for unlit canal paths

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