There are hopes that the Island’s first cycle lane will encourage people to leave their cars at home and cycle to work.
However the installation of the cycleway on Peel Road in Douglas has been met with a mixed response.
Infrastructure Minister Laurence Skelly says it's already popular; a number of our listeners have voiced their concern that they feel there could be accidents until people get used to it.
Tessa Hawley has a roundup of the different views and opinions.
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
Wildlife Trust unveils woodland plans
The Manx Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application for a new woodland in the northeast of the Island.
Deadline looms for by-election nominations
Time's running out to get your forms filled in if you'd like to stand as a commissioner in Marown.
Biker in UK hospital after Mountain crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a crash on the Mountain Road yesterday afternoon.
Trial event closes roads in Peel and Ramsey
There'll be road restrictions in Peel and Ramsey during a motorsport event this weekend.
Requisition meeting for Garff voters
A requisition meeting will be held in Maughold next month.
Castletown police station could be yours... for £250,000
Fancy owning a landmark building in the south of the Island?
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