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Have your say on major cycling and walking schemes in Westhoughton and Astley Bridge / Crompton Areas

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Bee Network Consultations for Westhoughton and Astley Bridge and Crompton, which have been developed as part of the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s £160m Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund.

The aim of both projects is to increase active travel and create safe, pleasant and healthy environments in the neighbourhoods. The council is keen to get residents’ local knowledge on how active travel could be made easier and more attractive in these areas. It is important to note that if you have already made comments as part of the Safe Streets Save Lives consultation that you take time to ensure your comments are also made in the Westhoughton and Astley Bridge and Crompton consultations.

Proposals for the Neighbourhood schemes could include:

traffic calming, new signage and road surface markings;

new and upgraded pedestrian and cycle crossings on both residential roads and main roads;

changes to the traffic priority on some residential streets to support pedestrians and cyclists; and

segregated cycle routes and upgrading footpaths.

To have your say visit Westhoughton or Astley Bridge / Crompton . Once completed, please share on social media and encourage friends and family to participate.

Examples of the type of solutions are provided below in the photos and visualisations.

Top left: Photo - AECOM, Top middle: Visualisation - TfGM, Top right: Photo - AECOM, Bottom right: Photo - AECOM, Bottom middle: Visualisation - TfGM, Centre: Photo - AECOM, Bottom left: Visualisation - TfGM

Posted on 4th August 2020

by Bolton Council