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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 1h

8. Removal of more on-street parking could result in more trees being retained.

Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 1h

6. The properties along this route have ample off-street space for private car parking.

7. Bollards and enforcement will need to be included to prevent antisocial parking on the new pavements and cycle lanes.

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 1h

4. This is an opportunity for a key connection for local schoolchildren to travel independently.

5. The route would enable more sustainable trips to major sports grounds, shops, Trafford Bar Metrolink stop, and other entertainment attractions.

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 1h

2. The proposal for protected, one-way cycle lanes is the best way to reduce risk for people cycling.

3. The proposal would be much more direct, connecting with the Chorlton Cycleway, and providing a genuine public service on a wide public space.

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 1h

We'd recommend considering:

1. The existing situation makes the route largely unusable for walking, wheeling, and cycling, due to endemic antisocial parking destroying the pedestrian experience, and a long, straight road that encourages speeding and dangerous passes.

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 1h

So here's your opportunity - it's never been more important to have your say via the Trafford Council website. You can do so here: www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/tr...

Parents and school children walking and cycling on a road near a school

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 1h

In the other corner, there is a petition by some residents to demand that their antisocial pavement parking land grab is retained - to the continuing detriment of people trying to walk or wheel along the route.

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 1h

This could be a key strategic connection between existing routes, responding positively to TfGM's 'Streets for All' Design Guide.

But currently, as a pavement parking hotbed, it is riddled with obstacles that prevent its use by people.

Map of the Old Trafford area showing existing active travel routes in orange and yellow and a proposed Seymour Grove route in green

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 1h

📯Huge Opportunity for Public Space Improvement

Do you want to see a joined-up #BeeNetwork in #GreaterManchester?

Then have your say on this impressive proposal for Seymour Grove.

It's ambitious on paper, but local Councillors need confidence that there's public backing to approve it.

A computer generated image of a street scene with small text stating Option 1 - One-way cycle lanes on each side - view south on Seymour Grove at Junction with Chatham Road

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 1d

Think so!

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Ann @agvbergin.net · 9d

Nice blog here from @walkridegm.org.uk on nitrogen dioxide levels in Greater Manchester.

www.walkridegm.org.uk/2025/09/03/l...

Understanding Nitrogen Dioxide Levels in GM - Walk Ride GM

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) is a harmful pollutant formed mainly from the burning of fossil fuels in vehicles and industrial processes. It can harm our lungs through inflaming airways and worsen respirator...

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 8d

Yes in Manchester - but you're right, unfortunately they've not been able to do it this year. Their Instagram is a good place for updates if you've not already followed them there: www.instagram.com/kidicalmassmcr

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 8d

Listen Now!

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 8d

Want to know the story behind the UK's biggest @kidicalmass.bsky.social?

Layla Siebert shares her story on how she started Kidical Mass in our latest podcast 👇🏻

Layla leading Kidical Mass from the front with kids all over!

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 8d

Want to know the story behind the UK's biggest @kidicalmass.bsky.social?

Layla Siebert shares her story on how she started Kidical Mass in our latest podcast 👇🏻

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Lib Dem Friends of Cycling 🔶🚲 @libdemcycling.org.uk · 10d

Good evidence of the effect of building safe #ActiveTravel infrastructure - aside from the health and environmental benefits, it builds in transport resilience

Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 11d

Bus strike mania has hit Manchester

This week Oxford Road saw the most cyclists in a single day EVER

Nearly 4000 people used the route on Monday

Record numbers choose cycling on Oxford Road during Manchester bus strike

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GillMPhoto @gillmphoto.bsky.social · 10d

Brilliant news. Having decent cycle lanes gives another option for how to travel. Hopefully some of those who cycled their journey will do it again as it was convenient, healthy and fun 🚲 🙌 #cycling #activetravel

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 11d

And that was only northbound too - combined with southbound journeys it was a record of 7,527!

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 11d

Bus strike mania has hit Manchester

This week Oxford Road saw the most cyclists in a single day EVER

Nearly 4000 people used the route on Monday

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 15d

Plenty of research gathered on the subject by @cyclinguk.bsky.social:

Six reasons to build cycle lanes

Separated cycle lanes are good for business, reduce congestion, are fantastic value for money, get more people cycling and are what the public wants. Head of campaigns, Duncan Dollimore sets out the o...

www.cyclinguk.org

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 15d

If you scroll aaaall the way to the bottom they've managed to put in *one* positive comment.

Please can we have a bit more balance and research next time, @manchestereveningnews.co.uk? It's a well-evidenced fact that schemes like this are good for businesses and residents.

Walk Ride Stockport @walkridestocky.bsky.social · 15d

We weren't approached for comment on this, so we'll do it here.

'This is going to massively impact our business - it's life changing'

Work to build a new cycling track is causing concern in part of Stockport.

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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Walk Ride Stockport @walkridestocky.bsky.social · 22d

Our friends at What If? in Edgeley have an exciting double-event this Thursday, 25 September!

Stockport's very own e-bike hub library is having a launch event, where you can try out an e-bike, and book a month-long loan.

Climate Cuts Film Event: E- Bike Taster Rides with Cycling UK

Launching at What if? - Stockport's very own e-bike hub library to try a new way to get around - test one at the Climate Cuts Film Event!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 25d

A good news story for a dreary Friday! What a wonderful bunch of humans.

Phil Sturgeon 🌳🚵⚓️ @philsturgeon.com · 25d

TREK BATH IS THE BEST BIKE SHOP IN THE WORLD. Claire recognised my bike on the way in to work and said “that’s not meant to be there” and TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP!! They called me and refused any sort of finders fee. I do not deserve people like this.

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Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · Sep 14

Get your headphones on and go for walk with @walkridegm.org.uk's excellent podcast Moving Up North, to learn more about what effective #ActiveTravel campaigning looks like🚲🚶🏾‍♀️🧑‍🦽 🛴 www.walkridegm.org.uk/2024/11/01/m...

Moving Up North - Walk Ride GM

The northern perspective on walking, wheeling and cycling. Harry and Will digest each month’s policy and delivery news into a friendly, easily accessible round-up. Walk Ride GM campaigns to make walk...

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · Sep 14

Read more about our demands for Safe Active Travel for Women & Girls in Greater Manchester via our blog. www.walkridegm.org.uk/2025/08/27/s...

Safe Active Travel for Women & Girls in GM - Walk Ride GM

A recent study in Greater Manchester found 68% of women compared to 20% of men reported feeling unsafe going out alone after dark. Women are more likely to cite concerns about road danger and the lack...

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