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Call to Action: Let's grow e-scooter hire in GM - Walk Ride GM An invitation for Greater Manchester residents to influence the future of the region's sustainable transport system via more e-scooter trials

There are so many compelling reasons why councils should apply, especially the huge success seen from the trial in Salford. We've put a list of these reasons together on our website, so you can contact your councillor armed with all the necessary info.

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A banner stating 'Women Out + About' raised above a few bicycles that are leaning against wooden deck seating. In the background there are some trees.

At Walk Ride GM, we’re demanding safe active travel for women and girls in Greater Manchester.

Research by Lime found that 100% of female survey respondents want improvements aimed at personal safety.

Read more here: www.walkridegm.org.uk/2025/08/27/s...

Never forget, change is possible!

Brilliant!

YouTube video by Walk Ride GM Getting around by mobility scooter is HARD

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

Walk Ride GM is appalled by remarks that have come to light today from Andrew Gwynne MP and local councillors, in which they made light of a local campaigner being run over by a heavy goods vehicle. That elected representatives would joke about such a traumatic incident speaks volumes about the contempt some politicians have for road violence. Every year, more than 80 cyclists are killed on British roads, people who set out on their bikes and never return home due to the unacceptable dangers they face. Dismissing or mocking those affected by road violence undermines the urgent need for action to make our streets safer. It is disgraceful that instead of engaging with constituents advocating for safer roads, local politicians are ridiculing those who highlight the risks that cyclists face every day. We demand an apology from the local Labour Party in Greater Manchester for these comments and a commitment to treating road danger as the serious issue it is. We ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, to meet with Walk Ride GM to discuss how the Government intends to address the concerns of campaign groups advocating for an end to road violence - starting with ensuring that their own MPs and councillors engage with the issue with the gravity it deserves.

Statement from Walk Ride GM on the comments made by Andrew Gywnne MP and local councillors about a local campaigner

Coalition response to GM CAP approval — Let Manchester Breathe We are glad to hear that the long awaited decision has finally been made by Defra on Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan after such lengthy delays and lack of action. However, the plan does not go n...

Greater Manchester's Clean Air Plan has been approved by Defra. It does not go anywhere near far enough.

Please share our joint statement with @mcrfoe.bsky.social, @asthmalungcymru.bsky.social, @mumsforlungs.bsky.social and Let's Talk Clean Air Whalley Range:

Congratulations to everyone involved with the St Thomas' School Street!

Now that Stockport has the powers, it's time to make this permanent with ANPR cameras.

Want to see more wins like this?

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YouTube video by Walk Ride GM Access denied: how barriers stop disabled people from using public space

We've launched a campaign to remove discriminatory barriers that prevent disabled people from accessing the cycling network across Greater Manchester

Hear from Sarah, an adapted cycle user, as she shares how these barriers impact her daily life

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtp1...

Access denied: how barriers stop disabled people from using public space Sarah from Didsbury uses an electric trike to get around, but struggles to access many routes due to barriers. Risk of antisocial behaviour, e.g. from people...

We've launched a campaign to remove discriminatory barriers that prevent disabled people from accessing the cycling network across Greater Manchester

Hear from Sarah, an adapted cycle user, as she shares how these barriers impact her daily life

Still buzzing from helping marshal this amazing ride!