Mike Manger

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Active travel advocate in Shropshire.

Birds eye view of A34 Gaol Square roundabout in Stratford on Avon. The roundabout has 4 lanes with various crossings and paths crossing over the middle of it. There is a very short section of red cycle track on the south side of it. Image credit Google maps.
A photo of Stratford Recreation Ground showing a newly refurbished cycle track with crossings, lights and road signs. In the foreground is some play equipment, cycle tracks and benches
Wide angle photo of the back of the Shrewsbury Flaxmill (taken May 2025). Across a sea of asphalt there is a food truck at the back next to an event happening in one of the buildings. On the right is seating for a cafe.
An artists impression showing what Smithfield Road in Shrewsbury could look like pedestrianised. The drawing has what looks like a minor road snaking around an open area and terracing to allow people to access the river front. The Salopian Pub is show in blue and grey bottom centre. Taken from the Big Town Plan Master Vision (2021).
Enhanced Streets Enhanced Streets are streets where the public realm has been improved and restrictions on pedestrian movement (e.g. guardrails etc) have been removed but conventional traffic controls largely remain. Informal Streets Informal Streets accommodate traffic, but at slower speeds, and offer increased space for pedestrians and cyclists. Formal traffic controls are absent or reduced. There is a footway and carriageway, but typically there is less differentiation between them such that it is typically less than in a conventional street. Pedestrian Priority Streets Pedestrian Priority Streets are where pedestrians feel able to move freely and safely anywhere, such that they feel a guest. These streets will typically feature seating and planting with spill out space from the building edge. Riverfront Streets Riverfront Streets are Pedestrian Priority Streets but they are located on the riverfront edge, and have different placemaking priorities associated with the river.
Shrewsbury Town Centre Design Code April 2026
A phone of a metal lamp post with a triangular solar panel at the top of it. Sticking out is a small light fitting covered in red plastic.
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Newly surfaced path going through grass into a retail park in Shrewsbury. To the right there is a illuminated sign saying "9 YARDS 👉"
A Google Street View screenshot showing the pavement at the bottom of Claremont Bank in Shrewsbury. There is a recently installed bollard near the building which has a cellar window peaking out from behind the pavement. The bollard is highlighted with a possibly pointless red rectangle around it.
A damp Castle Foregate in Shrewsbury. A freshly surfaced shared path is on the right hand side of the road. On the left is a junction with a service road with a blue finger post sign giving directions for cycle and walking routes. There is no dropped kerb opposite the junction to allow cyclists to access the shared path.
A shared cycle and footpath going through a grassy area. The path has a large puddle in it.
Screenshot from a Facebook post with a collage of three pictures. The main top image shows two men stood in front of the Buttermarket in Shrewsbury. The caption reads "Martin being interviewed today by The Daily Telegraph journalist Ben East about the dangers of the cycle lane". Below are two smaller pictures showing the cycle lane in green and a line of royal mail vans queuing at traffic lights.
Aerial view of a residential development in Florida. A footpath connects two roads. The image is a screenshot taken from Microsoft's bing imagery.
A technical drawing showing proposed changes to Roushill in Shrewsbury. A counterflow cycle lane with roadside parking between it and the pavement runs along the North side of the road. The cycle lane crosses the road to link up to a new two way cyclelane where Raven Meadows road currently is. A red line in the top right corner shows the border of the works area.
A wet shopping street outside a Joules shop. Plastic red and white jersey barriers and a "Keep right" sign are on the left hand pavement making it narrower. People are walking to the left of the barriers.
Map of Shrewsbury's Station Gyratory scheme with some trees and a road layout. A red line shows a section of cycleway going into the town centre that wont be built.
An engineer drawing of changes to a road in Cambridge. A cycle path on the left meets the road on a bend. There are give way markings on both the path and road
A map showing the location of Ludlow parkrun, in the middle of nowhere
Getting there by public transport There are no public transport links available. Getting there on foot Due to its location, Haughmond Hill is not accessible on foot. Getting there by road Haughmond Hill is located just off the B5062 between Shrewsbury and Newport, Shropshire. It is approx. 5 miles from Shrewsbury and 15 miles from Telford. There is a pay and display car park on site - card only or via the RingGo parking app. Regular visitors should consider purchasing a yearly membership for just £38 of free parking and benefits. As the car park is small, please arrive early and/or consider car sharing where possible. Unfortunately due to the rural location there is no alternative parking available.
A screenshot of Google maps showing Shrewsbury Abbey with Abbey Foregate running along the top. A large car park is just south of it.
‘Green Street at Abbey Foregate’ project is the first in a series of innovative yet practical interventions that deliver the Shrewsbury Movement and Public Space Strategy (MPSS). The project will enhance the town’s natural environment by ‘greening’ and repurposing road space and its associated car parking dominance through the introduction of new routes through, and seating within, green and accessible spaces for the benefit of residents and visitors that prioritises pedestrians and cyclists. Focused on the road running between The Abbey, one of the town’s most prominent heritage assets and a row of shops, restaurants and a public house it will deliver 1,080m2 of new, improved and accessible local green spaces, with the potential to foster investment and increase economic growth in the area.
A Quiet Lane sign. It has an old Quiet Lane logo and faded embossed text saying "Stapleton Maximum Speed 20" There are four triangular warning signs with signs of wear on them.
A bike traffic light in the pavement in Shrewsbury. It's light is red.
Northern Planning Committee - Riverside Shopping Centre 4.1.10 Historic England – No objections but has concerns regarding the application on heritage grounds Whilst the overall reduction in height appears construction, we remain disappointed that there has not been more substantive engagement with our advice. The application does not give sufficient consideration to the historic character and identity of this part of Shrewsbury and would not enhance the significance of heritage assets. We welcome the identification and recognition of historic geology, topography and architecture as a way of retaining the character of the conservation area and creating a more cohesive link between the riverside area and historic town centre. We also welcome the re-development of this underused area of Shrewsbury and recognise that public benefits will result from its regeneration. Historic England has concerns regarding the application and the potential for harm to be caused to the significant of the scheduled town wall and the character of the conservation area and not able to support the proposals as they stand.
A narrow well lit pedestrian street in Shrewsbury at dusk. On the left is a tattoo parlour and a shoe shop. A blue signpost says "Grope Lane".
An aerial image of Liverpool South Parkway. A modern concrete station building connects 3 railway lines and has a bus interchange in front of it. The station has a large car park and is in the middle of a suburb with lots of houses around it.
Screenshot of a draft document with an embedded map of Shrewsbury labelled "Figure 2-33 - Town centre highway network - north-west corridor". The map is grayscale with a road highlighted in blue. A watermark reading "Draft - subject to Council Approval" can be seen going diagonally across the document.
Left: Icon of a wheelchair with the title "Improved Accessibility". The text below reads: "Its strategic location near key transport hubs, such as Shrewsbury Train Station and the Oxon Park & Ride, as well as key pedestrian and cycle links, ensures that residents can travel conveniently within the town and beyond. This improved accessibility reduces reliance on cars, supporting sustainable commuting options." Right: a zoomed in picture of the development masterplan with driveways closely compacted. Some properties have enough space for two cars, others just one.
Screenshot from the development website. The background is olive green with the title reading "Green Space and Sustainability". The section features an accordion with the following titles: Green Corridors Public Open Spaces Sustainable Drainage Eco-Friendly Mobility Biodiversity Enhancements. The "Public Open Spaces" section is open with the following text: "Generous open spaces will be provided, including play areas, communal parks, and walking paths. These areas will serve as social and recreational hubs for residents, promoting health and well-being while encouraging community interaction."
An overview of what the Sue West development might look like. Labelled are nearby shops (just next to the development) and the direction of school and hospital. The new "North West Relief Road" is labelled running along the top of the image. A key reading "Shared path?" (brown), "Shared path?" (Light brown) and "Emergency filter?" (Green) highlights possible active travel features. The paths do not extend down to the existing road network or amenities.
Overview image showing where the Sue West development is in North West Shrewsbury. The map has mislabelled the A5 as "Gains Park Way" but also has Welshpool Road as the main feeder road to the development. Next to it is another housing development already being built.
An unmarked road junction for The Lilies and Rose Place residential development in Shrewsbury. Each side of the road has a different developer with their flags and advertising boards. The location of the pedestrian crossing on each side is different.
A teal coloured electric bike leaning against a metal cycle stand. It is secured with a bike lock with a black pannier rack at the back. The road in the background is full of slow moving cars going past Shrewsbury Market Hall. It is raining making the paving reflect the bike.
Diagram showing potential new layout for "the Avenue" going South with a junction for Smithfield Road at the top of the picture. The road is one way with two lanes. The junction has a pedestrian crossing island and a wide mouth with "no stopping" hatching along Smithfield Road. A label pointing left along Smithfield Road says "New development" and one pointing right says "Bus/train station". On the right side of the new road is a smaller junction labelled "Premier Inn". Opposite it is a layby.
Diagram showing part of the Shrewsbury Riverside Development. The junction with Roushill and Raven Meadows has being changed to prevent through motor traffic and add a short bike track.
A screenshot from Open Street Map showing Sutton Road with paths, buildings and various land use. A lightly shaded area with a "P" represents someone's driveway.