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Manchester Evening News’ coverage of Oldham Road cycle lane plans

Manchester Evening News accused of stoking anti-cycling sentiment after “incorrectly” claiming new bike lane set to be “ripped up again”

Local cycling campaigners have criticised the MEN’s reporting on the latest instalment of Oldham Road’s “insane saga”, pointing out that the cycle lane will remain in place – and is simply being painted green

Fri, Mar 06, 2026 13:13

“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

Vehicles blocking cycle lane outside Etihad Stadium on Manchester City matchdays (Martin Degnan)

Manchester City fans slammed for “constantly blocking” cycle lane outside Etihad Stadium, as council says it “shares cyclists’ frustration” with illegal parking

“It’s shocking that on a route some of Team GB use to ride home they can put lives in danger like this,” one local cyclist said

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 12:58

“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

“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

Segregated bike lane sends delivery drivers “straight towards cyclists”

“It’s more dangerous than not having the barriers there,” said one commuter of the cycle lane, which provides access for a delivery bay

Sun, Oct 09, 2022 17:25

Revamped road condemned as “death trap” after cyclist critically injured

Recent work on Manchester’s Great Ancoats Street – which failed to include bike lanes – has been described as a “missed opportunity” by active travel advocates

Sat, May 21, 2022 17:02

Active travel scheme scrapped as locals says the proposals “would not make walking and cycling easier”

Cycling advocates expressed disappointment at the revamped plans in Wythenshawe, which one resident felt were changed to accommodate motorists’ concerns

Sun, Apr 24, 2022 11:57

Manchester considering charging polluting drivers, Bath exploring Mini Holland

Cities follow others including Birmingham and York in looking to restrict motor traffic

Fri, Jan 31, 2020 13:05

Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Partner of cyclist killed in Manchester nearly run over as she lay flowers at the scene

Gemma Gooden plans to sue driver and is urging Manchester City Council to improve 30mph signage

Sun, Jun 22, 2014 14:37