Walk Ride Trafford
@walkridetrafford.bsky.social
Active travel. Walking, wheeling and cycling. Part of the Walk Ride GM family @walkridegm.org.uk
This is a great thread on why we need this missing link in the cycle network. Please fill in the consultation
📯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.
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.
October 15, 2025 at 5:45 AM
This is a great thread on why we need this missing link in the cycle network. Please fill in the consultation
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Seymour Grove Cycleway options. Loving the geometry of this Cyclops junction.
September 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Seymour Grove Cycleway options. Loving the geometry of this Cyclops junction.
This bollard is not good - dark even in daylight, dangerous after dark. The explanation is that it is there to force cyclists onto the shared path to the left. Never mind cyclists who want to go straight on the A56, or turn right on to Davyhulme Road East
September 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This bollard is not good - dark even in daylight, dangerous after dark. The explanation is that it is there to force cyclists onto the shared path to the left. Never mind cyclists who want to go straight on the A56, or turn right on to Davyhulme Road East
Seymour Grove phase 2. The network is building.
trafford.gov.uk/residents/tr...
(what about Edge Lane I hear you cry?)
trafford.gov.uk/residents/tr...
(what about Edge Lane I hear you cry?)
Trafford Council
trafford.gov.uk
September 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Seymour Grove phase 2. The network is building.
trafford.gov.uk/residents/tr...
(what about Edge Lane I hear you cry?)
trafford.gov.uk/residents/tr...
(what about Edge Lane I hear you cry?)
With apologies for the very late re-posting, this is such a shame. Urmston has cycle stands outside most businesses on Flixton Road as well as the cycle stands outside the railway station, 2 sets in Eden Square and 1 set outside the library. All designed to enable and encourage cycling to the shops
So today I needed to get to Timperley, Gtr M/cr. No bike racks in the village centre, where all the shops are, so I didn’t cycle. It’s a real shame. @walkridetrafford.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
With apologies for the very late re-posting, this is such a shame. Urmston has cycle stands outside most businesses on Flixton Road as well as the cycle stands outside the railway station, 2 sets in Eden Square and 1 set outside the library. All designed to enable and encourage cycling to the shops
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Great to see so many #health partners getting involved in this #parkrun celebration in a few weeks🙌
You're all very welcome to join too!
#Trafford #Stretford #parkrun #NHSGM
@walkridetrafford.bsky.social @citizensadvicesort.bsky.social @evefrancisholt.bsky.social @stocksyatlarge.bsky.social
You're all very welcome to join too!
#Trafford #Stretford #parkrun #NHSGM
@walkridetrafford.bsky.social @citizensadvicesort.bsky.social @evefrancisholt.bsky.social @stocksyatlarge.bsky.social
On 5 July, partners in Trafford are marking the NHS’s birthday at Stretford Parkrun, Longford Park. A simple way to connect, move and support wellbeing.
Join in or encourage others: www.parkrun.org.uk/stretford/
#NHS #Parkrun #Trafford #Partnership @trafford-council.bsky.social @ramblers.org.uk
Join in or encourage others: www.parkrun.org.uk/stretford/
#NHS #Parkrun #Trafford #Partnership @trafford-council.bsky.social @ramblers.org.uk
June 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Great to see so many #health partners getting involved in this #parkrun celebration in a few weeks🙌
You're all very welcome to join too!
#Trafford #Stretford #parkrun #NHSGM
@walkridetrafford.bsky.social @citizensadvicesort.bsky.social @evefrancisholt.bsky.social @stocksyatlarge.bsky.social
You're all very welcome to join too!
#Trafford #Stretford #parkrun #NHSGM
@walkridetrafford.bsky.social @citizensadvicesort.bsky.social @evefrancisholt.bsky.social @stocksyatlarge.bsky.social
That wonderful cycle lane sandwiched between two lanes of traffic
Part of a regular journey that I make by bicycle. It's a right turn across FOUR lanes of motor traffic. @trafford-council.bsky.social Now the infra through Stretford has been done, can this be next?
Cross Street/Glebelands Rd/Dane Rd, Sale
@walkridetrafford.bsky.social
youtu.be/JpA6g9FAX68
Cross Street/Glebelands Rd/Dane Rd, Sale
@walkridetrafford.bsky.social
youtu.be/JpA6g9FAX68
Scary Right Turn
YouTube video by Katcycle
youtu.be
June 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
That wonderful cycle lane sandwiched between two lanes of traffic
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We had a great day hosting our #SchoolStreets conference on Friday alongside @walkridegm.org.uk, with such inspiring speakers. It was an excellent opportunity to share good practice, and the pop-up School Street was a huge hit! Next one in October. @stocksyatlarge.bsky.social #GreaterManchester
May 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We had a great day hosting our #SchoolStreets conference on Friday alongside @walkridegm.org.uk, with such inspiring speakers. It was an excellent opportunity to share good practice, and the pop-up School Street was a huge hit! Next one in October. @stocksyatlarge.bsky.social #GreaterManchester
There was a question on this post somewhere (else?) that is no longer visible which was where/how to resafely rejoin the main carriageway if going straight ahead towards Sale etc
Designed in danger?
The segregated cycleway along Chester Road passes the junction with Christie Road. Traffic is often queued south bound because of red lights and drivers kindly leave gaps for drivers from the north bound carriageway to turn into Christie Road
The segregated cycleway along Chester Road passes the junction with Christie Road. Traffic is often queued south bound because of red lights and drivers kindly leave gaps for drivers from the north bound carriageway to turn into Christie Road
May 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
There was a question on this post somewhere (else?) that is no longer visible which was where/how to resafely rejoin the main carriageway if going straight ahead towards Sale etc
Designed in danger?
The segregated cycleway along Chester Road passes the junction with Christie Road. Traffic is often queued south bound because of red lights and drivers kindly leave gaps for drivers from the north bound carriageway to turn into Christie Road
The segregated cycleway along Chester Road passes the junction with Christie Road. Traffic is often queued south bound because of red lights and drivers kindly leave gaps for drivers from the north bound carriageway to turn into Christie Road
May 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Designed in danger?
The segregated cycleway along Chester Road passes the junction with Christie Road. Traffic is often queued south bound because of red lights and drivers kindly leave gaps for drivers from the north bound carriageway to turn into Christie Road
The segregated cycleway along Chester Road passes the junction with Christie Road. Traffic is often queued south bound because of red lights and drivers kindly leave gaps for drivers from the north bound carriageway to turn into Christie Road
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70% of wheelchair users said pavement parking was a regular problem, forcing them into the road.
London can ban pavement parking; why can't the rest of the country?
There seems to be widespread support for it; for example, 78% of Daily Express readers back a ban.
Let's do it.
London can ban pavement parking; why can't the rest of the country?
There seems to be widespread support for it; for example, 78% of Daily Express readers back a ban.
Let's do it.
April 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
70% of wheelchair users said pavement parking was a regular problem, forcing them into the road.
London can ban pavement parking; why can't the rest of the country?
There seems to be widespread support for it; for example, 78% of Daily Express readers back a ban.
Let's do it.
London can ban pavement parking; why can't the rest of the country?
There seems to be widespread support for it; for example, 78% of Daily Express readers back a ban.
Let's do it.
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Very welcome to hear the Transport Secretary using this line:
“Enrique Penalosa, a former mayor of Bogota (the capital of Colombia), once said: ‘An advanced city is not one where the poor have to own a car, but one where the rich choose to use public transport’.
That’s a vision I believe in.”
“Enrique Penalosa, a former mayor of Bogota (the capital of Colombia), once said: ‘An advanced city is not one where the poor have to own a car, but one where the rich choose to use public transport’.
That’s a vision I believe in.”
Transport Secretary says there is no ‘war on motorists’
Heidi Alexander insisted ‘no serious person’ is suggesting tradespeople should ‘swap their van for a bus’.
www.independent.co.uk
April 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Very welcome to hear the Transport Secretary using this line:
“Enrique Penalosa, a former mayor of Bogota (the capital of Colombia), once said: ‘An advanced city is not one where the poor have to own a car, but one where the rich choose to use public transport’.
That’s a vision I believe in.”
“Enrique Penalosa, a former mayor of Bogota (the capital of Colombia), once said: ‘An advanced city is not one where the poor have to own a car, but one where the rich choose to use public transport’.
That’s a vision I believe in.”
Old Trafford Active travel morning
April 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Old Trafford Active travel morning
Call for volunteers: Friends of Oldfield Lane (Altrincham).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ….to help give Oldfield Lane a bit of love.
The friends plan to cut back the overhanging brambles and hawthorn and sweep the lane so that it is wider and better for walkers, cyclists and riders.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ….to help give Oldfield Lane a bit of love.
The friends plan to cut back the overhanging brambles and hawthorn and sweep the lane so that it is wider and better for walkers, cyclists and riders.
March 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Call for volunteers: Friends of Oldfield Lane (Altrincham).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ….to help give Oldfield Lane a bit of love.
The friends plan to cut back the overhanging brambles and hawthorn and sweep the lane so that it is wider and better for walkers, cyclists and riders.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ….to help give Oldfield Lane a bit of love.
The friends plan to cut back the overhanging brambles and hawthorn and sweep the lane so that it is wider and better for walkers, cyclists and riders.
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🚧 Construction of the Chapel St East scheme is confirmed to start immediately after Easter 🚧
March 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🚧 Construction of the Chapel St East scheme is confirmed to start immediately after Easter 🚧
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"Campaigners say if government can find money to freeze fuel duty for motorists they can do similar for railways" - hear hear
Rail passengers in England and Wales face steep fares rise from Sunday
Rail passengers in England and Wales face steep fares rise from Sunday
Campaigners say if government can find money to freeze fuel duty for motorists they can do similar for railways
Rail passengers in England and Wales face a steep increase in the cost of travel from Sunday, with fares rising by 4.6% and most railcards…
www.theguardian.com
March 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
"Campaigners say if government can find money to freeze fuel duty for motorists they can do similar for railways" - hear hear
It would be great to get funding for a counter on Talbot Road as mentioned by Aidan Williams
February 2025 has been a good one for the Oxford Road Cycleway. For the first time in February, over 6,000 cyclists were recorded in a day and over 3,000 northbound (25 Feb). Factoring in last February's extra day, we saw 7% growth overall, and new monthly records in either direction.
March 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It would be great to get funding for a counter on Talbot Road as mentioned by Aidan Williams
This is such a good podcast & from a Trafford perspective it is good to listen to the enthusiasm of Tom & Aidan for building a cohesive network from what initially looked like random bits of infrastructure. It is acknowledged that now the challenge is to keep up the momentum
Ever wanted to know what council leaders think about active travel?
We sat down with Trafford Council leader @tomwross.bsky.social and his Exec for Climate Aidan Williams to discus taking home the Best Council award and their determination to continue delivery in the borough.
Listen now👇🏻
We sat down with Trafford Council leader @tomwross.bsky.social and his Exec for Climate Aidan Williams to discus taking home the Best Council award and their determination to continue delivery in the borough.
Listen now👇🏻
February 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This is such a good podcast & from a Trafford perspective it is good to listen to the enthusiasm of Tom & Aidan for building a cohesive network from what initially looked like random bits of infrastructure. It is acknowledged that now the challenge is to keep up the momentum
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Walk Ride GM has today invited Andrew Gwynne MP to join a cycle ride in his constituency, Gorton and Denton.
He would experience first-hand the benefits of travelling by cycling and also appreciate why improved provision is urgently needed.
He would experience first-hand the benefits of travelling by cycling and also appreciate why improved provision is urgently needed.
February 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Walk Ride GM has today invited Andrew Gwynne MP to join a cycle ride in his constituency, Gorton and Denton.
He would experience first-hand the benefits of travelling by cycling and also appreciate why improved provision is urgently needed.
He would experience first-hand the benefits of travelling by cycling and also appreciate why improved provision is urgently needed.
Have you booked your spot for the next Trafford Walking, Wheeling & Cycling forum on 10th March at the beautiful Stretford public hall? Bookings so enough chairs can be put out. Also watch out for details of a post meeting social.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trafford-w...
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Trafford Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Forum
Come join us at the Trafford Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Forum to chat about all things walking, wheeling, and cycling in our community!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Have you booked your spot for the next Trafford Walking, Wheeling & Cycling forum on 10th March at the beautiful Stretford public hall? Bookings so enough chairs can be put out. Also watch out for details of a post meeting social.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trafford-w...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trafford-w...
Good insight into this issue. We often read comments about cycle lanes such as "it's only used by delivery riders". As if these people don't deserve to be safe while they're carrying out their jobs, delivering to "you".
I'm currently reading this after hearing about it on @podstreetsahead.bsky.social
As a designer it's giving me some insight into rider behaviour insofar as it's people in precarious (self) employment who are racing the clock to earn.
We just don't hear about this stuff elsewhere.
As a designer it's giving me some insight into rider behaviour insofar as it's people in precarious (self) employment who are racing the clock to earn.
We just don't hear about this stuff elsewhere.
February 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Good insight into this issue. We often read comments about cycle lanes such as "it's only used by delivery riders". As if these people don't deserve to be safe while they're carrying out their jobs, delivering to "you".
The refreshed Trafford Walking, Wheeling &Cycling forum is back again on 10th March at Stretford Public Hall. Please come along & hear what's going on AND show support for the council plans
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trafford-w...
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Trafford Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Forum
Come join us at the Trafford Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Forum to chat about all things walking, wheeling, and cycling in our community!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 15, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The refreshed Trafford Walking, Wheeling &Cycling forum is back again on 10th March at Stretford Public Hall. Please come along & hear what's going on AND show support for the council plans
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trafford-w...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trafford-w...
Trafford's Walking, Wheeling & Cycling forum returns on Monday 10th March - 6pm for 6.30pm at Stretford public hall. If there is anything you would like to see discussed at the meetings please send them to Elizabeth.Gough@Trafford.gov.uk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trafford-w...
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Trafford Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Forum
Come join us at the Trafford Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Forum to chat about all things walking, wheeling, and cycling in our community!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Trafford's Walking, Wheeling & Cycling forum returns on Monday 10th March - 6pm for 6.30pm at Stretford public hall. If there is anything you would like to see discussed at the meetings please send them to Elizabeth.Gough@Trafford.gov.uk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trafford-w...
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Statement from Walk Ride GM on the comments made by Andrew Gywnne MP and local councillors about a local campaigner
February 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Statement from Walk Ride GM on the comments made by Andrew Gywnne MP and local councillors about a local campaigner
The segregated cycle lanes on the A56 are coming on
February 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The segregated cycle lanes on the A56 are coming on