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The ‘UK’s second’ CYCLOPS (Cycle Optimised Protected Signals) junction has opened in Bolton. Following the launch of the UK’s first CYCLOPS junction in Royce Road, Manchester in July 2020, the Bolton junction is part of a wider £7.6 million scheme designed to deliver a more integrated network in Bolton town centre. The CYCLOPS design separates people travelling on foot and by bike from motor traffic, reducing the possibility of collisions or conflict. People on foot can also get where they need to be in fewer stages and with more space to wait than most junctions. The other CYCLOPS j...

Plans to create 'low-traffic neighbourhoods' in bid to stop 'rat-running' on streets The schemes are aiming to create quieter streets for residents to chat and for children to play, as well as making trips to schools and the shops safer 16:42, 13 JAN 2021 Updated An example of a low-traffic neighbourhood with planters (Image: Sustrans) Don't miss a thing that's happening in and around Bury by signing up to the free MyBury newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your...

Improvements SIX months of roadworks to create cycle lanes and improve junctions in and around the town centre start next week. Junction improvements and new segregated bike lanes are planned for Bridgeman Place, Lower Bridgeman Street and Bradford Street. Work will start on January 11 and is expected to take six months to complete. Highways bosses say roads will mostly remain open during the work – apart for a small number of overnight and weekend closures to allow resurfacing work to take place. Cllr Stuart Haslam, Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Highways, said: ...

A DIRECT rail service to London would be a’ key factor’ in reviving Bolton’s economy, the town’s transport chief has said. Bolton is the largest town in the country without a direct train service to the capital and with the recent electrification of the line, transport leaders believe it is the ideal time for that to be rectified. Cllr Stuart Haslam, Bolton’s transport cabinet member, said the town is at a disadvantage to others in Greater Manchester. He said: “Rail transport is an essential prerequisite for the regeneration of Bolton and its economy. "Bolton is in the n...

Direct Bolton to London train link back on agenda as 'town is at disadvantage to others in south Manchester' Bolton is the largest town in the country without a train to the capital Chris Gee - Local Democracy Reporter 08:56, 29 DEC 2020 Bolton Railway Station (Image: Manchester Evening News) For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other r...