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Half of High Lane A6 cycle link could be created with one road filter

  • Post author By Anthony
  • Post date 24th March 2023
A6 High Lane Cycle Link? It starts here. Road closure sign.

Stockport Council has trialled a single closure point to stop queue-jumping on a residential road off the A6 at the High Lane — a move which, if made permanent, could also provide up to half the length of a safe cycling route along this busy travel corridor.

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More ‘Hazel Grove Links’ beyond Torkington Park still yet to be funded

  • Post author By Anthony
  • Post date 30th May 2022

Should’ve titled that post Hazel Grove Link, singular. It turns out, the upgraded path through Torkington Park is still the only part of the Bee Network’s most southeasterly project that Stockport Council has funding for.

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Hazel Grove Links: work finally starts on “quick win” cycling improvements

  • Post author By Anthony
  • Post date 12th April 2022

Stockport Council has begun work on its most south-easterly Bee Network walking and cycling project. Originally announced towards the end of 2018, the “Hazel Grove Links” scheme seeks to modestly improve existing links with path widening, a crossing and filter points.

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Stockport’s “illegal” cycle access barrier proposals must be stopped

  • Post author By Anthony
  • Post date 24th February 2022
Stop it: A collage of various inaccessible cycle barriers across Stockport, including a-frame barriers, gates, stiles and chicanes.

Stockport Council has caused dismay amongst cycling and accessibility advocates with a draft “access controls policy” for its off road paths which seeks to retain wiggle room to continue installing discriminatory barriers — against both government guidance and equality legislation.

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New Trans Pennine Trail route proposed for Godley and Hattersley

  • Post author By Anthony
  • Post date 12th January 2022

Sustrans and Tameside Council have presented plans for the Trans Pennine Trail to follow a brand new route between Godley and Hattersley, finally cutting out the completely unsuitable A560 Mottram Old Road.

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Stockport plans Market Place and Underbanks as spaces for people, not cars

  • Post author By Anthony
  • Post date 22nd October 2021

Earlier this month Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council revealed its Market Place and Underbanks Access Plan, with consultation ending this weekend. Permanent and timed closures of these tiny streets, new cycle links and more pedestrianisation could give this remarkable area another huge boost.

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10 reasons to support Stockport’s proposed Romiley cycle route

  • Post author By Anthony
  • Post date 28th July 2021

A whole range of proposals forming a new Bee Network active travel route between Romiley and Stockport are included in a consultation that ends in just a few days, potentially benefitting a big area of south east Greater Manchester around the River Goyt.

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Buxton Town Team drafts sustainable travel plan for spa town

  • Post author By Anthony
  • Post date 7th July 2021

Community group Buxton Town Team have drafted the first sustainable travel plan for the High Peak spa town, including proposed actions on accessibility and movement through the town by walking, cycling, cars and goods vehicles.

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Edgeley to Stockport cycle route plans: another A6 cop-out?

  • Post author By Anthony
  • Post date 30th June 2021

Stockport Council have just opened a new Bee Network walking and cycling consultation, for a route from Edgeley, bridging the mainline railway junction and the A6, into the town centre and marketplace.

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Derbyshire finally reveals bids for Emergency Active Travel Funds

  • Post author By Anthony
  • Post date 18th September 2020

Derbyshire County Council has finally disclosed details of the bids it made for over £2 million from the government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund, intended to provide quick wins to improve walking and cycling conditions — and it’s good news for Chesterfield at least.

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Cycling, walking and exploring the Peak District edges

Peaks & Puddles is dedicated to cycling, walking and exploring the Peak District edges of Derbyshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Sharing cycle routes and walks around the High Peak, Stockport and Macclesfield including New Mills, Disley, Marple, Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Poynton and Buxton. Campaigning to enable better cycling for leisure and everyday journeys where town and country meet. More about Peaks & Puddles.

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