Help to create Streets for All
Residents are being asked for their opinions on making Radcliffe streets safe for all users.
Proposals are being drawn up to improve the street environment around the town centre to provide inclusive travel options for everyone and to complement other town centre regeneration projects, including Radcliffe Hub.
This project is part of the multi-million-pound investment in the Bee Network that aims to transform the way we travel across Greater Manchester, with joined up services, affordable fares, and cleaner, greener transport
A key goal of the Bee Network is to ensure that, by 2040, some 50% of all trips – equivalent to one million daily journeys – are made by public transport, walking or cycling.
Key benefits of more people opting for sustainable travel will mean:
- Less road congestion
- Improved air quality
- Better health and wellbeing
- A well-supported local economy.
The design and funding for the scheme is being funded by the UK Government via the Streets for All element of Greater Manchester’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. This can only be spent on sustainable travel, not diverted to other road works such as filling potholes.
If the proposals are approved by Bury Council the work must be completed by 2027.
Councillor Alan Quinn, cabinet member for the environment, climate change and operations, said: “We want to improve connectivity and safety for people to get around the town centre and beyond, create attractive public spaces accessible to all people, improve access to public transport and encourage less use of cars for local journeys.”
The proposed measures include:
- Walking, wheeling and cycling improvements on Spring Lane and Blackburn Street
- Enhanced Quiet Streets on Whittaker Street, Darbyshire Street and Green Street
- Walking, wheeling and cycling improvements at the Metrolink stop
- Walking and wheeling improvements on Church Street West and Deansgate
- Improved walking, wheeling and cycling links to the canal towpath on Water Street
How to get involved and have your say:
Alternatively, two public engagement sessions have also been arranged where residents can view the proposals, ask questions of the project team, and complete the survey.
The sessions are both at Radcliffe Library – on Tuesday 10th September (10am to 4.30pm) and on Thursday 19th September (12.30pm to 7pm).
Once the consultation has ended, feedback will be considered and the draft Radcliffe Town Centre plans will be updated.
Cllr Quinn added: “Funding for this scheme must be spent on sustainable travel measures and can’t be diverted to fill potholes,
“While maintaining the roads is vital, it is also important to work towards making it easier for people to switch from the car to sustainable transport for more journeys. The multi-million-pound investment in the Bee Network will transform the way we travel, with joined-up services, affordable fares, and cleaner, greener transport.”
