The current transport routes from Sale to Trafford Bar capacity would be increased by creating a new dedicated cycle way using the redundant rail tracks. A new route for cyclists would ease the pressure on the A56 and the canal towpath creating a safer environment for all users including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
The additional traffic created by the housing and business expansion forming part of Places For Everyone will increase the pressure on existing transport routes.
Upcycling a piece of redundant Victorian transport infrastructure which has been disused since 1963 would provide a 4.6km cycle highway. Access ramps would be needed at each of the crossing points. The North end would merge into Talbot Road. The South end could lead into Hope Road.
The project would require fencing, lighting, access ramps, management at the Old Trafford station, CCTV & other items. However there is a firm trackbed (after 60 years of running heavy trains) and little more than a top surface would be required to provide a cycle quality route.

Please create this new cycle route.

This ePetition ran from 04/02/2022 to 03/05/2022 and has now finished.

674 people signed this ePetition.