Transport Campaign

A shift towards more sustainable modes of transport is good news for our health, communities and the environment, both locally and globally. It is a vital step in reducing the emissions causing climate change. Manchester Friends of the Earth campaigns for cycling, walking, alternative fuels and quality public transport to be at the heart of policies on how we get around. We also believe that it is important to reduce the need to travel by, for example, promoting the use and development of local shops and services.

Our main activities:

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Riding Refreshments Roundup

Whether it’s water, a nice mug of tea or something a little stronger, how can you transport your tipples by bike in a stylish manner? Katy rounds up a selection of delightful products…

The Big Green Bike Ride

National, Friends of the Earth are organising a fundraising sponsored bike ride. The deadline for registration is 28th Feburary 2012, and the ride starts on 6th May. More info about the ride is on their website. The ride will start … Continue reading →

Manchester City Council Interim Cycling Strategy

Our response to the City Council’s consultation is available via Scribd.

Manchester Cycling Strategy – Have Your Say

“Manchester is a city which is passionate about cycling in all its forms…” So begins the Executive Summary of the “Interim Strategy for Cycling in Manchester” produced by Manchester City Council and British Cycling. Read more and have your say.

Consultation: Interim Strategy for Cycling in Manchester

“Manchester is a city which is passionate about cycling in all its forms, with a host of national and international cycling events taking place in its world-class facilities and a large number of partners and groups dedicated to the development … Continue reading →

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21st November 2011 News Release: ’20′s Plenty where people live, says Love Your Bike’.

On Friday 25th November, during Road Safety Week [1], Love Your Bike are inviting people to join one of the Bike Friday cycle routes and call on Greater Manchester local authorities to introduce a 20mph speed limit policy to help … Continue reading →

3rd October 2011 News Release: 80mph speed limits slam “Greenest Government” into reverse

Manchester Friends of the Earth is dismayed by the proposals outlined by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Transport during the Conservative Party conference to allow 80 mph speed limits on the UK’s motorway network. The Minister has claimed that … Continue reading →

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is requesting your feedback regarding proposals for cycle parking facilities

Following the successful bid to the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) would like to ask for your thoughts regarding additional and improved cycle parking facilities for Manchester City Centre and other towns throughout Greater Manchester.

Cycle GM Maps of Greater Manchester

Maps for the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester are available from Cycle GM.

22nd September 2011 News Release: World Carfree Day: Give your car the day off.

Thursday 22nd September is World Carfree Day and Manchester Friends of the Earth is inviting people in Greater Manchester to give their car the day off and try alternative ways of travelling to work [1].