Chorlton Cycleway
The Chorlton Cycleway is a 5km, high-quality cycle route with protected lanes and CYCLOPS (Cycle Optimised Protected Signals) junctions connecting Manchester city centre with the suburb of Chorlton.
The scheme provides a seamless connection for cyclists – with additional pedestrian improvements at junctions and crossings – throughout one of the city’s busiest cycling corridors.
Road space has been re-allocated from car to cycles in order to provide kerb-protected cycle lanes, as well as ‘bus stop bypasses’ to ensure that public transport and cycle movements can be accommodated together without conflict.
Even though the scheme is not yet fully complete, cycle journeys along it have risen by 40% from November 2021 to June 2023, and general traffic has reduced by 15%, clearly demonstrating the transformational effect of high-quality infrastructure. Walking trips are also up by 15% across the same time period, showing the benefits of cycling infrastructure across all sustainable modes.
Chorlton Cycleway
The Chorlton Cycleway is a 5km, high-quality cycle route with protected lanes and CYCLOPS (Cycle Optimised Protected Signals) junctions connecting Manchester city centre with the suburb of Chorlton.
The scheme provides a seamless connection for cyclists – with additional pedestrian improvements at junctions and crossings – throughout one of the city’s busiest cycling corridors.
Road space has been re-allocated from car to cycles in order to provide kerb-protected cycle lanes, as well as ‘bus stop bypasses’ to ensure that public transport and cycle movements can be accommodated together without conflict.
Even though the scheme is not yet fully complete, cycle journeys along it have risen by 40% from November 2021 to June 2023, and general traffic has reduced by 15%, clearly demonstrating the transformational effect of high-quality infrastructure. Walking trips are also up by 15% across the same time period, showing the benefits of cycling infrastructure across all sustainable modes.
