Manchester City Council has closed a consolation on a £1.5m Wythenshawe walking and cycling route following concerns from almost 600 residents in 15 days.
Under the proposals, which aimed to improve walking and cycling in the region, there would be a continuous route from Chorlton Park to Manchester Airport with links to Wythenshawe Park and the hospital. Plans also included two bus gates.
In an email to respondents, the council said: “It is clear that local residents have been keen to comment on the scheme and understandably they want their opinions to be taken on board.
“The responses have raised concerns that the proposals will not make walking and cycling easier in their local area.
“Given the high number of responses and the feeling that the proposals may need to be reworked, we have decided to withdraw the proposals, end the consultation and end the online event.
“In the meantime, we will review the proposals for the new walking and cycling routes in Wythenshawe and explore how the Active Travel Fund can be used in the most appropriate way for local residents.”
