Manchester City Council Item 5 Communities and Neighbourhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee 6 March 2012 Manchester City Council Report for Resolution Report To: Communities and Neighbourhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee – 6 March 2012 Subject: Cycling Issues in Manchester Report of: Vicky Rosin, Deputy Chief Executive, Neighbourhoods Summary This report provides an update on investment in cycling over the period of the Second Local Transport Plan (2006-2011) and forecast investment to 2015. It provides an update on the Greater Manchester Commuter Cycling Project and Major Project Bid in Manchester and, as requested, sets out the Council’s approach to cycle lanes. Finally, it includes an update on the development of the Interim Cycling Strategy for Manchester (including the consultation process) and requests comment from Members. Recommendations (1) That members comment on and note the contents of this report (2) That members comment on the draft cycling strategy appended to this report Wards Affected: All Contact Officers: Dave Whyte Kevin Gillham City Policy (Transport) Citywide Highways Manager 0161-234-3394 0161-234-5148
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