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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · 18d

Flood Warning in place for River Mersey through @stockportcouncil.bsky.social and @mancitycouncil.bsky.social check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/... Please take care along the Trans Pennine Trail and other riverside routes - @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkridestocky.bsky.social

Graph shows the level of the River Mersey at the Brinksway Gauge Station in the centre of Stockport - it has just risen above the "flooding is possible level".

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · Jul 8

Great to see this new report from @sustrans.bsky.social and @transportforall.org.uk.

Clear asks here on balancing street space, better integrating transport, more pedestrian crossings on side roads, parking reforms and giving disabled people a formal role in shaping local transport decisions.

Our five big ideas
1. Balance street space

Our streets are mostly designed around cars. Councils should plan street space in a way that supports walking, wheeling, cycling, and public transport through Street Allocation Frameworks and Traffic Circulation Plans, for instance.

This means taking space from cars on some streets and giving it to other ways of getting around, while still keeping access for people who need to drive. Most disabled people support this approach.

2. Make it easier to walk, wheel or cycle to the bus, train or tram

Changing between different types of transport should be simple. Mobility hubs bring things together in one place, like a bus stop next to a train station, with bike parking and accessible walking routes.

They also work better when they include public toilets, seating and shelter. Disabled people want these hubs to be easy to get to and use.

3. Prioritise people crossing side roads

Since 2022, the Highway Code says drivers should give way to people waiting to cross side roads. But this isn't happening.

Side road zebra crossings are a cheap and simple way to fix this. They are already used across Europe. When tested in UK cities, more drivers stopped and disabled people felt safer. Councils should be allowed to install them more widely.

4. Manage parking to free up public space

Too much street space is taken up by car parking. Reducing this can make room for benches, trees, bike parking, and wider pavements. It can also help remove clutter from footways.

Any changes must protect access for disabled people who need to park. Nearly half of disabled people support removing some visitor parking to improve public space.

5. Access panels to inform local transport policy

Disabled people should be paid to help shape local transport decisions. Access panels are formal groups of disabled people who advise councils on policies and projects. This leads to better outcomes and helps avoid mistakes.

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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · Jul 9

2025 TPT Visitor Survey - Dates: 1st July 2025 - 1st September 2025
Time to Complete: No more than 10 minutes
Please participate Now: forms.office.com/e/UDiZcp15pj

Image of QR code which links to the 2025 TPT Visitor Survey

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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · Jun 28

The removal of the awful kissing gates and other access improvements, along with the high quality all-weather surfacing is a real game changer. Very pleased to see this section of the Heatons Cycle Link completed @stockportcouncil.bsky.social @walkridestocky.bsky.social

James Stafford @jamesdestafford.bsky.social · Jun 27

For context, the paths used to be inaccessible and only possible to walk with wellies in the winter.

Inaccessible barriers in Heaton Mersey Common now removed

Old direct path in Heaton Mersey Common, now upgraded

Inaccessible barrier to Heaton Mersey Common now removed.

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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · Apr 19

These ones? As this is the Trans Pennine Trail, NCN 62, I have sent in a complaint to @stockportcouncil.bsky.social. The works aren't listed on the official GM roadworks website, so it isn't clear who is responsible for them. @sustrans.bsky.social @walkridestocky.bsky.social

4 large yellow road signs with black lettering saying "Cyclist Dismount" placed in cycle lane on Chestergate along with some red and white cones. These are completely blocking the cycle lane, but there doesn't appear to be any works actually happening in the cycle lane.

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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · Apr 16

Fab - great to see these wins😍

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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · Apr 11

Let's hope they don't take another 40 years to sort out the rest of the access barriers in Stockport. Plenty that need to be removed or made inclusive on the Trans Pennine Trail NCN 62. @walkridestocky.bsky.social @stockportcouncil.bsky.social !

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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · Apr 3

Great to see these accessibility improvements on the Middlewood Way NCN55 in @stockportcouncil.bsky.social. Please can we have the same on the Trans Pennine Trail NCN62? @sustrans.bsky.social @walkridestocky.bsky.social

Katy @theblueulysses.bsky.social · Apr 3

And then there were two!

Wife tarmac path, hedge on one side,fence on the other, in the middle are two black bollards with cycle/walk blue signs.

Wide path with wooden fence, space with bollard and then metal gate

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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · Mar 22

On #daffodilday, some photos of the ones we planted many years ago at the side of the Trans Pennine Trail in Stockport. These have consistently flowered really well every year, despite the poor soil we planted them in! @sustrans.bsky.social @walkridestocky.bsky.social @stockportcouncil.bsky.social

Bright yellow Tete-a-Tete daffodils planted in grass, with trees in the background

Bright yellow Tete-a-Tete daffodils planted in grass at the side of the Trans Pennine Trail in Stockport

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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · Mar 22

"Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?" - really nice to see our motonormativity research being used to explain this. Cheers, @peterwalker99.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?

Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority

www.theguardian.com

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Dom Cycling @domcycling.com · Mar 8

Today's ride to Stockport along the Mersey path and back on the Fallowfield Loop, stopping off at the markets and Underbanks. Inspired a little bit by @lauralaker.bsky.social's book, going to make an effort to post more rides along the NCN on the blog, rather than just photos on here.

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20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · Feb 27

Yesterday we had 776 people registered for our webinar, with 531 attending. You can watch the whole webinar here.

12 months data from Welsh 20mph – what it means for the Local Authorities in the rest of the UK

12 months data from Welsh 20mph – what it means for the Local Authorities in the rest of the UK A Landor LINKS webinar in partnership with 20's Plenty for Us that took place on Wednesday 26th February 2025. Speakers include: 00:00 This session was chair by Adrian Berendt, Director and Community Champion, 20's Plenty for Us 05:51 Phil Jones, Chairman, PJA 21:18 Rod King MBE, Founder & Chair, 20's Plenty for Us 33:05 Richard Owen, Chief Executive, Agilysis 49:43 Rob Clark, Head of Motor Underwriting, esure 01:09:30 Panel discussion Following the success of the 20s Plenty Webinar in October (https://youtu.be/e9vd4vtqftc?t=2) we are excited to present the next instalment in our series. This will be of particular interest to Highway Authorities considering 20mph limits. The latest findings from Wales now provides 12 months of data which eliminates seasonal variations and provides real insight into speed, crash and casualty reductions that...

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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · Feb 26

Today sees the release of the Children’s Walking and Cycling Index report - the first of it’s kind - sponsored by Halfords

Children are often overlooked by decision-makers and officers in transport, or if they are considered, it's on the school journey.

Graphic reads: The Children's Walking and Cycling Index 2024. 81% of children want more traffic free paths. 78% support cycle paths separated from cars. Halfords. Sustrans.

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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · Feb 25

Yesterday we launched our Children's Walking and Cycling Index report - the first of it's kind - in Parliament, at the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking.

A huge thanks to Chris Boardman for speaking at the event.

Attendees at the All Party Parliamentary group for Cycling and Walking.

The Sustrans team stand by a map of the National Cycle Network

A hand holds printed copies of the Children's Walking and Cycling Index 2024

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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · Feb 25

Post by Sustrans North on another platform about a closure on the Fallowfield Loop between Athol Rd and Sherwood Road between 10th and 19th March. This is to enable urgent tree work. @sustrans.bsky.social @fallowfieldloop.bsky.social

Post by Sustrans North on another platform showing a map of a closure on the Fallowfield Loop between Athol Rd and Sherwood Road between 10th and 19th March. This is to enable urgent tree work.

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20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · Feb 19

Would you like a reduction of 28% in urban/village road casualties and £50 pa in car insurance premiums from a simple intervention across your community. Find out how Wales achieved this at our free webinar 26th Feb. Register at bit.ly/20_web_26th_Feb

Reviewing the Latest Results from Wales and Beyond | Webinar

Webinar 12.00 - 13.30

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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · Feb 15

www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... Love Reddish Vale is asking for help at two litter picks next week, to clear up after the awful New Years Day Floods. @stockportcouncil.bsky.social @sustrans.bsky.social @walkridestocky.bsky.social

Photo shows pile of awful plastic rubbish from New Years Day Floods. On Wednesday 19th Feb and Friday 21st Feb there will be an organised litter pick in Reddish Vale, with River Rangers from United Utilities. We would love it if as many volunteers from our Reddish and local communities could attend to help out. Equipment will be provided. Please put these dates in your diary , even if you can only give an hour or two . EVERYONE is welcome. Thankyou

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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · Feb 12

Read more about the funding here 👉 https://buff.ly/42QDhxq

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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · Feb 12

Thanks to funding from Active Travel England, Sustrans can continue to maintain and improve the National Cycle Network and create spaces which empower people to choose active travel for their everyday journeys. 🚶‍♀️ 👩‍🦽 🚴‍♀️

Photo of an adult and two children on a cycle path. The adult and one child are on bikes, the other child on a scooter. Text next to it reads: "As the charity that looks after the National Cycle Network, this funding is a fantastic boost to our work to make the 13,000 miles of routes safer and more accessible for local journeys, whether by foot, cycle, wheelchair or mobility scooter.
“We can now step-up our work with local communities, many partners and governments across the UK, to make it easier for everyone to walk, wheel or cycle for more journeys, growing local economies, providing easy and healthy access to nature and helping people live well for longer.” Xavier Brice, Sustrans CEO

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Danny Williams @mrdannyw.bsky.social · Feb 12

Active Travel England’s new funding announced for improved or new walking and cycling schemes. And the launch of new guidance on local community consultation www.gov.uk/government/n...

Almost £300 million to gear up new walking, wheeling and cycling schemes

We are making sure local authorities can provide high-quality and easily accessible active travel schemes across England.

www.gov.uk

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walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social · Jan 28

It's #InternationalLegoDay!

We love this fantastic recreation of Hadrian's Cycleway, complete with a mini National Cycle Network route sign.

📷 Thanks to Steve Thomas for sharing

Lego figures changing a bicycle tyre as part of a model created by Steve Thomas

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · Jan 28

We followed a mobility scooter user around her neighbourhood to see some of the challenges she faces getting around. SPOILER: it's a lot.

#mobility #accessibility

Getting around by mobility scooter is HARD

YouTube video by Walk Ride GM

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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · Jan 27

@stockportcouncil.bsky.social teams have cleared the flood debris from the TPT in Heaton Mersey and it is now usable again on foot and bike between Stockport and Didsbury village. There is still a thin layer of mud in places, so please take care. @sustrans.bsky.social @walkridestocky.bsky.social

Photo shows a straight section of tarmac cyclepath with trees and hedges either side. The ankle deep mud from the New Year flood event has been scraped off the surface with just a thin layer of mud remaining.

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Dr Ian Cookson @ipcookson.bsky.social · Jan 22

Just getting the house back to normal after the flooding.

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Stockport TPT Vols @tpt-stockport.bsky.social · Jan 21

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater... Work is also taking place along the River Mersey in Didsbury to repair the damage to the embankment. Hopefully that section of the TPT will be usable once those repairs are completed

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