Air Quality Working Group

Traffic Management

Pedestrianisation

The Greater Manchester local authorities will investigate the potential to create more pedestrianised areas.

Home Zones

A concept where in residential areas road space is shared between all users, with the needs of the pedestrian being given priority. Greater Manchester local authorities investigate potential schemes and implement where appropriate.

Improved Cycling and Walking Provision

Doesn't just include providing extra cycle lanes but also, secure parking, shower / changing facilities, cycle friendly features.

Traffic Calming

Examples include: mini roundabouts, road humps, road narrowing. They can reduce traffic flows and speeds primarily for safety but can also help reduce emissions.

Road System Re-design

Targeted at congested junctions and routes and will be carried out by some local authorities.

By Passes and Road Building

Helps to ease congestion on existing routes. Very expensive but will be appropriate in some local authorities.

Reducing speed limits on specified routes

The motorway network is a significant contributor to poor air quality in Greater Manchester. One way to reduce emissions from vehicles could be to reduce the speed limit on motorways in the area. Research has shown that for most vehicles the lowest emissions of nitrogen oxides, the main pollutant of concern, occur when the vehicle is travelling at around 50mph.

Traffic Control Systems

Automatic traffic control systems which respond to traffic volume and are aimed at smoothing the flow through road junctions. The Greater Manchester Urban Traffic Control (UTC) system controls a high proportion of the County's 1,800 traffic signals and pedestrian crossing facilities, and is currently undergoing a £5.5M replacement.

Route Management Schemes

The Highways Agency is currently preparing a Route Management Strategy for the M60. The motorway network is a significant source of emissions and therefore the Greater Manchester local authorities will work with the Highways Agency to ensure that the strategy includes schemes to improve air quality.

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