Manchester City Council seeks public opinion ahead of plans to pedestrianize city center

Plans for pedestrian-friendly improvements to the A34 from Salford to Cooper Street are to be unveiled to the public. The road consists of Bridge Street, John Dalton Street and Princes Street in the city centre.

Vital links on the city center motorway network connect major destinations such as City Hall, Albert Square, Manchester Court and Salford Central Station.

As part of the council’s long-term aim for 90% of peak morning journeys into the city center to be made by foot, bike or public transport by 2040, how to advance that target in the coming years Options are being considered regarding whether to do so. .

So far, the proposed plans are:

• Increase space on sidewalks for people to walk
• Widen the crosswalk
• Improving crosswalks on narrow side streets by raising the roadway so cars can turn slowly
• provide new regulated crosswalks;
• Narrow roads to reduce traffic speeds and encourage drivers to park and stop elsewhere.
• Supporting smooth movement on public transportation
• Improve bus stops with more space for people to wait
• Create a comfortable space where people can spend time and walk to key destinations in the city center

The council said: “We want Manchester to be a vibrant and great place to live and work.” With clean air, safe roads, and green, welcoming streets, it’s the place people choose to call home and visit. ”

This means introducing progressive, environmentally friendly policies to clean the air in our cities, and encouraging people to switch from polluting vehicles to environmentally friendly modes of transport. added.

Detailed proposals will be provided in-person and online as part of your consultation.

Visit the council’s website or email [email protected]. The public will also be able to have their say. There will also be in-person events where you can answer questions and provide feedback.

The face-to-face consultation will be held on Tuesday 13th February from 4pm to 7pm at Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS.

An online public meeting will also be held on Thursday, February 15th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Email [email protected] to receive a link to a Microsoft Teams meeting.

The consultation desk will be open from February 1st (Thursday) to March 8th (Friday).