A cycling group has demanded action over an 'epidemic' of drivers dumping their cars on bike paths and pavements around the city. One cycle lane, which runs along Cornbrook Road in Stretford, has become frequently blocked by cars in recent weeks, they say.
Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Stretford division say they have had 'a lot of complaints' about parking in the area lately. At one point, an office slapped a BMW driver with a ticket for blocking the cycle lane.
Trafford council said the problem is on their radar, but they are unable to restrict parking on the road as there are no traffic regulation orders (TRO) in place. Council bosses say they have been 'pushing' police to take action for some time and will be conducting a review into harsher enforcements in the area.
