Air Quality Working Group

Improving Public Transport

Tram / Light Rail Systems

Metrolink is a network of modern tram (light rail) routes which operate at a high frequency, either on existing rails, new segregated tracks, or on-street with priority over other traffic. Trams are already servicing people in Bury, Trafford, Manchester and Salford and there are plans to extend the service to include:-

• Oldham and Rochdale
• East Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne
• South Manchester and Manchester Airport
• Trafford Park and the Trafford Centre
• Lowry spur
• East Didsbury and Stockport

Click here to find out more about Metrolink

Public Transport Priority Schemes

Quality Bus Corridors (QBCs) are being developed on the main bus routes in Greater Manchester. They comprise bus lanes and other priority measures, bus stop improvements (including more bus shelters), and new low-floor buses.

Bus Quality Partnership and Contracts

Under Bus Quality Partnerships, operators agree to use new, accessible low emission buses and the local authority agree to improve the local transport infrastructure.

Subsidised Public Transport

The Greater Manchester Public Transport Authority provide concessionary support, subsidised schools services and subsidised bus services for some routes.

Park and Ride Schemes

Car parks near existing, or with dedicated public transport services can encourage drivers to use public transport for part of their journey. Further information on public transport can be found at:

http://www.gmpte.com

http://www.gmltp.co.uk

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