WalkRide Salford has awarded ‘best proposed scheme of 2024’ to Salford City Council for introducing cycle lanes on Liverpool Road.
The proposed changes on Liverpool Road include two-lane traffic, segregated cycle lanes on both sides, and planting greenery in the central reservation and around footways.
The proposals stretch from Brookhouse Avenue by Port Salford Greenway, along Liverpool Road up to the junction with Salford Western Gateway.
Salford Council said: “Over the last 10 years, levels of traffic on roads have increased significantly.
“The additional traffic has brought more pollution, noise and road safety risks to local streets in particular.
“Many people in the local community do not have access to a car, would like to walk/wheel, cycle or scoot more but feel it is unsafe to do so – whether to school, work, seeing friends and family or visiting local shops, adding safer, high quality walking and cycling facilities encourages more people to use active travel, therefore having a positive impact on their health and wellbeing.
“It also gives people without access to cars the ability to get around more easily and freely.”
The dimensions of the proposal are on one side to have a two metre footpath, a two metre cycle lane, a 3.25m Carriageway, and the same on the other side, with a one metre green centre to separate the sides.
Salford scoops the award for Greater Manchester’s best proposed scheme of 2024 with the Peel Green Active Travel scheme! 🏆 https://t.co/9Q9zox6X8J pic.twitter.com/zKncWKBt4v
— Walk Ride Salford (@WRSalford) December 4, 2024
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