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Bee Network School Streets

Next steps for School Streets in GM

We were delighted to hear that Oldham Council are leading the way as the first local authority in Greater Manchester to go live last week with an ANPR controlled School Street at Hey with Zion Primary School and St Edwards RC Primary School. But this is currently a one off and, so far, further delivery […]

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School Streets Walk Ride subgroups

School Streets Update: Read our report and recommendations

Over the last few years, Walk Ride Whalley Range has been supporting schools in Whalley Range to find ways to reduce traffic outside the school gates as well as encourage parents and carers to walk, wheel or cycle to school, where they are able. We’ve now written a detailed report outlining our experience of supporting […]

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Play Streets School Streets Walking

Every child deserves a School Street: Watch our film

Over the last year, Walk Ride Whalley Range has been supporting schools in Whalley Range to find ways to reduce traffic outside the school gates as well as encourage parents and carers to walk, wheel or cycle to school, where they are able. This film shows our experience of supporting a school to run a […]

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Campaigns Consultation Infrastructure Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Play Streets School Streets

Moving Traffic Offences: What are our councils’ game-changing new powers?

Since 31 May 2022, local authorities in England outside of London have been able to apply to the Secretary of State for new powers to enforce ‘moving traffic offences’. This means they can be granted powers that have previously been held only by the police and will be able to issue fines to drivers for […]

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Cycling Infrastructure Play Streets School Streets Walking

Get Involved With the Brand New Annual Walk Ride GM Awards

Slowly but surely, steps are being taken across Greater Manchester to help make walking and cycling safer, easier and more attractive. And now, we’re aiming to support, champion, and encourage the best bits: Announcing… The Annual Walk Ride GM Awards Let’s celebrate the positive movement that’s happening en route to a connected network, highlight the […]

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Campaigns Play Streets School Streets

Why it’s time for more focus, funding and ambition on safer travel to school

We believe that now is the time for travel to and from school, and young people’s journeys, to become a central part of our city and regional transport & place-making plans.    While we are starting to see some welcome positive steps – it’s vital we make young people a more central part of the […]

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Campaigns Events School Streets Walk Ride subgroups

Review: Healthy, Happy, Hazard-Free School Streets in Whalley Range

Words by Jack Hunter (Walk Ride Whalley Range) Last week, Walk Ride Whalley Range supported two local primary schools to organise a school street for Clean Air Day. With permission from Manchester City Council (MCC), streets around each school were closed to traffic for drop-off and pick-up times (with exceptions made for residents, deliveries and […]