Greater Manchester’s Bee Network increases to 1,800 miles as £134m of new cycling and walking schemes announced
One year on from the launch of its proposals for the UK’s largest cycling and walking network, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has today published an updated Bee Network map which has seen the total length of the network increase by 77% - from almost 1,000 miles to more than 1,800 miles. The total number of new and upgraded crossings has also increased from 2,000 to 2,400.
Work starts on the first Bee Network project: Wigan’s Muddy Mile
Work has begun to deliver the first scheme as part of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network - a plan for the UK’s largest cycling and walking network launched in 2018 by Cycling and Walking Commissioner Chris Boardman.
Bumper boost to the Bee Network: £137 million investment announced
A total of 18 new cycling and walking schemes with a total value of £137m will be considered by Greater Manchester Combined Authority as part of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network.
Saddle up for new Saddle junction
Chris Boardman was joined by councillors, local cyclists and walkers to try out the new cycleway at Saddle junction. This is one of the town’s busiest road junctions and now has a network of cycleways and crossing points, which are completely separated from six lanes of motor traffic.
Three new cycling and walking projects announced
Three new projects have been put forward for funding. If approved, it would see around £5.7 million provided from the Mayor’s Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund with a further £15.1 million coming from council contributions.
Six new cycling and walking projects announced across Greater Manchester
The latest high-profile projects to be built as part of cycling and walking master plan will be considered by Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
First projects to kickstart Greater Manchester’s cycling and walking network announced
A number of high-profile cycling and walking schemes and upgrades will be considered by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) next week.
Greater Manchester signs up to internationally-renowned walking and cycling design standards
Following in the footsteps of world-leading cycling cities such as Portland and Vancouver, Greater Manchester is to adopt the National Association of City Transportation Officials’ (NACTO)
Cycle boost for Trafford
We’ve started to provide more space and protection for people travelling by bike in Trafford.
‘Beelines’ – the UK’s largest cycling and walking network
Chris Boardman, Greater Manchester’s Cycling and Walking Commissioner, has unveiled an innovative new plan to create a city-region-wide cycling and walking network made up of more than 1,000 miles of routes, including 75 miles of Dutch-style segregated bike lanes.
Saddle up for the Saddle upgrade
Work to transform one of Wigan’s busiest road junctions to further improve journeys for all road users will start next month.
Chris Boardman puts best foot forward for Wellbeing Walk
Cycling and Walking Commissioner, Chris Boardman joined strollers at the Whitworth Art Gallery as part of our Greater Manchester Walking Festival.
A cycling and walking network for Greater Manchester
In June 2017, Chris Boardman unveiled his vision for a fully joined up cycling and walking network.
Walk Greater Manchester
30% of trips under 1km in Greater Manchester are made by car. That’s just 15 minutes on foot.
Cycle Greater Manchester
Every day, 3 people in Greater Manchester die early from air pollution. Why not leave the car at home and cycle some of your short journeys?
A cycling and walking network for Greater Manchester
In June 2017, Chris Boardman unveiled his vision for a fully joined up cycling and walking network.
Cycle Greater Manchester
Every day, 3 people in Greater Manchester die early from air pollution. Why not leave the car at home and cycle some of your short journeys?
Walk Greater Manchester
30% of trips under 1km in Greater Manchester are made by car. That’s just 15 minutes on foot.