Improved journey times on public transport, safer crossings, protected cycleways, better connections and sustainability are at heart of new proposals which could transform one of Manchester’s busiest roads.
Oldham Road represents one of the key routes into the city centre and sees upwards of 26,000 journeys a day via a combination of car, bike and public transport.
There are 43 two-way bus services per hour on the road with some stops seeing more than 4,500 boardings per month.
In the last five years there have been 36 collisions on Oldham Road between Great Ancoats Street and Queens Road – with seven serious injuries caused as a result. The Council believes with a number of targeted improvements they can make this road better for everyone.
A public consultation beginning today has revealed proposals that include adding more bus lanes so buses don’t get stuck in traffic
Make bus stops nicer, with better signage and places to wait
Proposals also including cycle lanes that are separate from cars and changing traffic lights to help people cross the road and fixing busy junctions so they’re easier and safer to cross
Councillor Tracey Rawlins, Executive Member for Clean Air, Environment and Transport at Manchester City Council, said: “Listening to our residents is key to how we go about delivering change on our roads. For many years people have been telling us they want better buses, better infrastructure and safer journeys and this is what we’re aiming to deliver in Oldham Road.
“Investment in improving our journeys is vital as we know that for the money that goes into improving our network, we get back more in wider benefits. That means a stronger economy, more growth and better health as well as opportunities for our residents.
“Feedback from local residents and businesses will be key to shaping the final outcome of this scheme and I’d urge any many people to take part and ensure their voice is heard.”
A consultation has now gone live asking residents for their views on this upcoming piece of work. A link to that can be found here.
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