'Unfair parking charges and access issues': Experimental bus lane trial in Salford made permanent
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAn experimental bus lane in Salford is set to be made permanent despite a number of objections. A contraflow bus lane on Chapel Street between Victoria Bridge Street and Cathedral Approach was introduced in November 2020 under an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order and was due to expire in May.
It was introduced with the objectives of: Now, after a report said there had been no collisions on stretch since its introduction, the contraflow bus lane for buses and cyclists will be made permanent.
Read more: 'It is getting out of hand': Calls made for independent inquiry into Haigh Hall mistake that cost Wigan Council millions But it comes to the dismay of Network Rail, who have requested they be given a right to pass and repass in both directions along the full length of Chapel Street at all times.
At the meeting, a representative for the firm was told they needed to request this from Salford City Council for a fee, but said in response that they were not given enough time to collate an adequate response together.
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