Bid to reduce congestion and boost safety for cycliists, walkers and wheelers
Obstructive car parking around two of the busiest routes past Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium has forced town hall bosses to consider introducing 'red route' schemes. Red route roads are marked with double red lines and are where vehicles can only stop, park or load or unload on specially marked bays.
The authority, working with Transport for Greater Manchester , has launched a consultation asking the public to share their views on the proposed scheme. Concerns have been raised by the council, local residents, Greater Manchester Police and TfGM regarding congestion and road safety issues, particularly over events hosted in the Old Trafford area, including Old Trafford Football Stadium and Victoria Warehouse.
Trafford council’s executive member for highways, environmental services and traded services Coun Steve Adshead said: “The council is concerned about reports of bad parking and congestion and is looking to do something about these type of issues – and we want to know what you think. Peter Boulton, TfGM’s highways network director, said: “Whether its drivers, cyclists or pedestrians, everyone is entitled to be able to use our roads safely, and providing an efficient highway network is key to supporting this.
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