tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833066601533954461.post3273250856148756689..comments2023-10-24T12:11:18.224+01:00Comments on Bradfordia: Oh Manchester (Road), so much to answer forBradfordiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01441808627291682452noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833066601533954461.post-15969531559268810982012-12-10T23:04:11.163+00:002012-12-10T23:04:11.163+00:00I've lived in BD5 all my life. Used to live on...I've lived in BD5 all my life. Used to live on the Little Horton side, now I live in West Bowling. Further, I went to school at Dixons. As well as walking up or down Manchester Road pretty much ever day it has always been an important landmark. The many walks up to Odsal for a fortnightly trek to the Bulls, sipping out of school (Priestman Middle) at lunch time to go to Kal's Chippy or sneaking down to the closest spot to my house (a chip shop that no longer exists down near town) that had a Street Fighter 2 arcade machine. <br />I'm afraid that I don't think any of the changes you propose would change any of the inherent qualities of such a road for the local residents or for passers through. It is a landmark, it orders your social circle, separates the two sides of BD5 and connects Bradford South, not to mention the 606.<br />I remember the development that put in the bus route. It made a huge difference and works really well. I see little fiscal sense in ripping it out for a train system that seems unnecessary. Bradford South is well connected to the centre through various extremely regular bus routes going up and down Manchester Road, Little Horton Lane and Great Horton Road so not sure a rail link would be required for this either. <br />I like that you brought up the shops and takeaways, as they add a great deal of character and just as you propose, they satisfy a community need. 'Cut Above' was my barbers for a large chunk of my young life, I've already mentioned Kal's Chippy and should also mention the indoor skate ramps (near the Red Lion). Further, not only nostalgic, the DIY shop is a perfect local DIY shop that will stock anything you require without having to treck/drive to the behemoth of B&Q.<br />Replacing the roundabout with the big junction near Morrissons was a great move, and the Kraven Heifer stands proud, as does West Bowling Rec on the other side. <br />I don't mean to pick apart your points, or fault your desire to improve the city, but think when resources are finite (as they always are) there are many other things that could do with funding, than a perfectly functional dual carriageway. <br />Mike McKenny - @DestroyApathymichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053419988915349143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7833066601533954461.post-31244052190245000542012-12-10T20:49:16.559+00:002012-12-10T20:49:16.559+00:00When I first came to Bradford 13 years ago Manches...When I first came to Bradford 13 years ago Manchester road was my first view of the city. It didn't inspire any great happiness in my new home. Not much has changed...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com