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Cycle lanes boosting house prices by up to eight per cent, new study finds

Reducing the distance to the nearest cycle network by just one kilometre is linked to a significant increase in the value of houses in Greater Manchester, with house buyers willing to pay more to live near a bike lane, researchers say

Thu, Dec 05, 2024 17:12
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Castleton cycle lane (Google Maps)

“A bike lane doesn’t close a village”: Dame Sarah Storey defends cycle lane blamed for “ruining business” and “killing village”, calls shops closing “a coincidence, not an unexpected consequence”

Traders say scheme has hit business and left "nowhere to park", even though the project saw 80 new off-road spaces created, Greater Manchester's Active Travel Commissioner instead pointing to the cost of living crisis and impact of the pandemic

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 11:46
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Stretford Kingsway improvement works

“Not everyone can leisurely take a bike”: Active travel scheme branded “most expensive cat litter tray in history” by residents threatening to move away from “nightmare” area – but cyclists say town centre will become “safer and more pleasant place”

The council has apologised for the disruption caused by the road works, but insists the scheme will transform the town centre for residents and businesses and “greatly improve the experience for pedestrians and cyclists”

Thu, Oct 03, 2024 14:22
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Whit Friday Brass Band Contest

Traffic-calming speed bumps don’t go down well with locals… who claim road safety measure could ruin brass band contest and “make a total mess of the historic high street”; Insane crash save at Tour of Britain + more on the live blog

Welcome to a very autumnal-feeling live blog, the rain battering against the windows as I write this intro ahead of another packed day of cycling news, reaction and more, with the Tour of Britain, Vuelta and plenty more non-racing stuff too

Thu, Sep 05, 2024 08:16
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Cyclists Dismount sign on A56 Chester Road, Manchester (Twitter: @kat_1701)

“Cyclists dismount” sign put up as roadworks begin on “ham-fisted” bike lane repeatedly targeted by “brazen” cone-stealing vandals, despite road being open to motor traffic

Thieves had stolen over 600 cones from the cycle lane earlier to turn it into a third motor lane, with a Conservative councillor claiming that the bike lane had been done in “ham-fisted way” 

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 15:32
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a56 pop-up lane – via onetrafford.PNG

“Ham-fisted” cycle lane cones to be replaced with protected cycling infrastructure — as councillor resists urge to “individually remove each traffic cone by drop-kicking”

Investment of £2m to build a permanent, protected cycle route — as well as improving walking and wheeling infrastructure — has been approved

Mon, Jul 01, 2024 14:14
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near miss of the day 909 – screenshot via Bob Sweet on YouTube

Near Miss of the Day 909: this time it’s another cyclist as rider who recorded incident says he doesn’t know how cyclist coming towards him “didn’t end up in the canal”

This Near Miss of the Day is a rare one, but highlights the need for extra precautions to be taken when cycling on narrow bidirectional paths

Sat, Jun 15, 2024 10:49
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Gladstone Road junction cycle lane works, Farnworth

“Are there so many cyclists to warrant such disruption?” Locals blame new cycle lane for “horrendous” congestion and motorists driving on wrong side of the road – despite “being all in for vulnerable road users and a green planet”

“This is going to cause more congestion and more toxic fumes in the atmosphere, all for one or two cyclists,” one local lorry driver said – but the council have responded by pointing out that once the bike lane is completed, traffic “won’t be as bad”

Mon, Apr 22, 2024 13:58
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Parsonage Road LTN planters, Manchester

“What are they going to do to keep my children safe?”: Active travel campaigners accuse council of ignoring report and listening to “bullies” after removal of Low Traffic Neighbourhood trial

Despite the council’s report showing a reduction in traffic volume and speeds due to the LTN, campaigners say that the decision to remove it was taken before even the report was published

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 16:12
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Metrolink tram in Manchester

“Volunteer” cyclists to be invited for trial allowing bikes on Manchester trams, as councillors express “serious concerns” about safety

“Safety is the top of everyone’s concern on this… We have to do this safely if we are ever going to do it at all”

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 14:48
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