Bee Network

“No wonder cyclists use roads instead”: Locals slam “higgledy-piggledy” cycle lane with barriers and misaligned separators

“Imagine walking away from that and thinking ‘job well done’,” said one person, with many others describing the infrastructure as “wonky” and “crooked”

Sun, Feb 18, 2024 13:25
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham defends plans for a new segregated cycle path, saying drivers currently dominate the roads

“The world where drivers dominate and cars have got all the road – we just can’t be in that world anymore because life is changing”

Sat, Nov 25, 2023 18:43
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Recovery plan for Greater Manchester’s Bee Network hire scheme gets more bikes on the streets

Scheme has been plagued by bicycle theft and vandalism and is “victim of its own success” according to Mayor Andy Burnham

Sun, Oct 29, 2023 12:27
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Police recover several stolen and vandalised hire bikes within hours of transport safety operation

The action comes just a week after Transport for Greater Manchester announced plans for “targeted enforcement” to tackle significant rise in hire bike vandalism

Thu, Jul 06, 2023 13:43
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Vandalism hits Greater Manchester’s cycle hire scheme again

Transport for Greater Manchester issues plea to respect bikes so others can enjoy them

Fri, Jun 23, 2023 15:46
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Greater Manchester ‘can be national blueprint’ for cycling and walking, Boris Johnson told

Chris Boardman tells Prime Minister 'the timing is perfect to wean a nation off its automobile addiction'

Tue, Jan 28, 2020 16:44
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Dutch ambassador praises Greater Manchester’s cycling ambitions

Simon Smits says “the benefits of cycling are immense”

Fri, Jan 17, 2020 18:17
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Chris Boardman hails “a real step forward” as Stretford Cycleway opens (+ video)

Segregated route marks final Cycle City Ambition funding - but Bee Network investment continues

Wed, Sep 25, 2019 10:37
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DfT blocks Chris Boardman’s plans for thousands of continental-style zebra crossings on Manchester side streets

News comes as 15 new Bee Network schemes announced plus bike hire across Greater Manchester in 2020

Mon, Jun 24, 2019 14:40
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Next wave of Bee Network projects: £137m to be invested in 18 new cycling and walking schemes around Manchester

Schemes include an £11.6m route linking Piccadilly and Victoria stations through the Northern Quarter

Fri, Mar 22, 2019 12:50
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