Commuters have been asked to share their views on a £23.4 million scheme aiming to improve public transport links between Salford Crescent railway station and Media City.
People who live in the area can complete a survey or attend an in-person event to voice their opinions on a proposed infrastructure upgrade along the 50 bus route, which is set to be carried out in 2027.
Residents, stakeholders and community groups have been encouraged to complete a survey or attend a drop-in session on Tuesday 3 February, between 9.30am and 2.30pm at Langworthy Cornerstone or on Thursday 5 February, from 4.30pm-7.30pm at Salford Watersports Centre.
Salford City Council said the plans will deliver quicker, more reliable bus journeys, better walking and cycling routes, and more accessible, comfortable stops along the Salford Crescent to Media City corridor.
The plans include upgrading bus stops along the route to better display passenger information, raising curbs to improve accessability and installing new shelters.
New pedestrian and cycle crossings will be created in Media City, at Broadway Roundabout, Langworthy Road, and Liverpool Street.
Meanwhile, protected cycle lanes will be added along Liverpool Street and Langworthy Road to link up with the existing facilities on South Langworthy Road, providing continuous, separated space for people cycling.
New crossing signs, protected cycle lanes and updated road markings will be introduced in a move to create new pedestrian and cycle crossings and alleviate traffic at junctions.
Minor adjustments will be made at the Regent Road – M602 roundabout to help manage traffic and keep vehicles moving smoothly.
If the consultation is a success, plans are in place for work to begin in 2027. The scheme has been supported by £23.4 million from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS).
Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development at Salford City Council, urged Salfordians to get involved in the consultation.
He said: “We want people to be able to travel around Salford as efficiently and safely as possible, offering the best sustainable travel options we can. The route between Salford Crescent railway station and MediaCity is now one of the city’s busiest transport corridors.
“Proposals put forward will help improve journeys for everyone, creating safer and more attractive walking and cycling routes for people who live in, work in, or visit the city. We want to increase public transport use and active travel, such as cycling, which will help to combat congestion for all.
“I would encourage residents, businesses and commuters to have their say on the plans so local views can be fully taken into account. We are grateful to everyone who has already shared their feedback, which has helped shape these proposals.”
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) highlighted that the proposal supports the ambitions of the Greater Manchester Strategy to create a greener, fairer, more prosperous city region. They hope that improving the Salford Crescent to Media City corridor will allow people to commute across Greater Manchester more freely to access work or job opportunities.
Alison Chew, TfGM’s Interim Director of Bus, said: “Through the Bee Network, we are building a joined-up transport system that connects people with places and opportunities – making it safer, easier and more affordable to travel across Greater Manchester.
“These plans intend to deliver quicker, more reliable bus journeys alongside better walking and cycling routes and more accessible and comfortable bus stops.
“These revised proposals reflect early feedback we have had on this scheme, and we remain committed to working with our communities to ensure we shape the Bee Network in a way that works for everyone.”
More information on how you can get involved with the consultation is available here.
