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Greater Manchester's cycling and walkling commissioner says he understands opposition, but consultation is way to make voice heard

“It’s a heart v head call” says champion cyclist turned campaigner, igniting social media debate

“If you asked people 10 years ago, ‘Is it okay if we put 30% more traffic down your road?’ there’d be incandescent rage – but that consultation never took place”

No, he hasn’t fallen on hard times

First of new CYCLOPS junctions in Manchester is hoped to improve crossings for walking and cycling, and shorten wait times for drivers

Car-led recovery is “not an option” according to local councillors

Other councils in wider city region embrace emergency measures, as Greater Manchester's Chris Boardman explains difficulties of working with different authorities

“We need legislation that properly values people travelling actively,” says champion cyclist turned campaigner

“For the first time we genuinely have a real choice, we could change our transport culture, the way we use our streets," says champion turned campaigner

Post-lockdown measures also aimed at encouraging parents and children to walk, cycle or scoot to school