This page was put together to provide links to a range of documents in the Bolton Active Travel Forum repository on Google Drive, initially to help with defining a renewed strategy for active travel in Bolton.
Background on the Forum itself
- The presentation that proposed the creation of the Forum (G Cooper, November 2018).
- Proposed approach for the Forum’s work (G Cooper, January 2019). See also this Review of progress (May 2019).
- Presentation on the aims and methodology of the Bee Network (G Cooper, November 2018)
- Notes from the first workshop (Face to face. February 2019)
- Forum Terms of Reference (Agreed April 2020)
- Review of the First Four Years of Bolton Active Travel Forum (G Cooper, November 2022)
Engagement
We have held various meetings and workshops about engagement (with public, Council elected members and Council officers) over the years. These are some highlights.
- Talk on Engagement at July Forum Meeting (G Cooper, July 2020)
- Engagement planning proposal at August workshop (G Cooper, August 2020)
- Engagement Work Breakdown from the August workshop (September 2020)
Safe Streets Bolton
This was a big consultation on active travel in Bolton, prompted by the Covid crisis, but not limited to that. Very valuable information.
- Analysis of the Safe Streets Bolton data (G Cooper, July 2020)
Miscellaneous Papers
Some useful papers about issues in Bolton brought to the Forum.
- Presentation on Existing filtered permeability & Active Neighbourhoods in Bolton. (G Cooper & Shan Wilkinson. January 2021) Also presented to Brian Deegan’s “Ideas With Beers” seminar programme.
- Workshop Presentation on Multi-mode Travel in Bolton (G Cooper, April 2021)
- Active Travel In Bolton. (G Cooper, May 2023) A proposed Active Travel Strategy for Bolton, with Vision, Scope, Aims, Objectives, supported with lots of background information and justification.
- Barriers on Cycle Routes in Bolton. (G Cooper, November 2023) Looking at accessibility issues on Bolton’s cycle infrastructure, with background on legal position.
- Proposal for Low Cost Interventions (G Cooper, May 2024)
Notable Scheme Reviews & Consultation Responses
The following scheme reviews are worth reading.
- Analysis of the Chorley New Road scheme consultation data. (G Cooper, April 2022)
- Review of the Chorley New Road Scheme as Built (G Cooper, May 2022)
- Review of the Manchester Road scheme (G Cooper, March 2022)
- Review of Bolton Transport Strategy (G Cooper, March 2024)