Business owners and employees urged to follow Safely Reopening GM guidelines

Public asked to behave responsibly and support all workers

• Campaign across Greater Manchester on how to stay safe
• Business owners and employees urged to follow Safely Reopening GM guidelines

Bus, tram and rail passengers in Greater Manchester will be required to wear a face covering for the duration of their journey from 15 June.

• GM residents urged to only travel if necessary and cycle, walk or drive as first choice
• Public transport for those who need it and only use it as a last option
• Those who must use it asked to follow guidance to keep themselves, staff and public safe
• Metrolink services to increase frequency from next week to allow social distancing

• Local Authorities launch #SafeStreetsSaveLives campaign to support social distancing during coronavirus lockdown and recovery
• Pop-up infrastructure and temporary measures prioritised to enable safe essential travel and exercise for GM residents
• Up to £5m of emergency funding will be available to Local Authorities from the Mayor's Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund (MCF)