Manchester city centre is set to witness an overhaul of its transport infrastructure with wider footpaths and reorganised bus stops aimed at easing congestion. Earlier in the year, Manchester City Council unveiled plans to improve John Dalton Street and Bridge Street to provide pedestrians more space at congested areas and queuing spots for buses.
The proposals include shifting bus stops on these streets into laybys, extending them to accommodate two buses simultaneously without affecting traffic flow. Efforts to increase pavement width, particularly at bustling junctions, are also part of the plan, while maintaining early morning access for business loading bays before they transform into pedestrian walkways post 10am.
Crossings are set to be created at these locations:
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- Gartside Street with Bridge Street West
- St Mary’s Parsonage with Bridge Street
- Deansgate and John Dalton Street
- John Dalton Street with Cross Street
- Princess Street and Clarence Street
New crossings are on the agenda as the council seeks to bolster walking and cycling facilities city-wide, promoting sustainable travel, reports . Cllr Tracey Rawlins, executive member for environment and transport, said: "This project gives us an opportunity to make positive changes around how people travel in the city centre. We want people to view the city centre as a great place to live, work or visit and to achieve that we need to make bold changes.
"These two streets are some of the most-used routes in the city and it's important that we ensure the public's views are reflected in any future changes that may take place.
"We want to make the city a safe and easy place for people to get around by walking or wheeling, as well as making it more accessible for people using public transport. I'd encourage everyone to please take part in this consultation so that their voices are heard."
Further engagement events for consultation will be held both in person and online:
- Drop-in event: Monday 9 December, 4-7pm, Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, M2 5NS
- Online event: Tuesday 10 December, 6.30-7.30pm. Email a34corridor@manchester.gov.uk to receive a link to a Microsoft teams meeting
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