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Motorists are 48% more likely to be involved in accidents after winter clock change
Motorists are being encouraged to take care on the roads as the days get shorter and winter weather sets in.
Parklet success as 95% of people want more installed across Greater Manchester
A ground-breaking new scheme trialled in Stockport and aimed at transforming underused space into urban mini-parks has been hailed as an overwhelming success with 95% of people saying they would like more installed across Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester launches major public consultation on how buses should be run
Greater Manchester is launching a major public consultation to get a wide range of views on how the city-region’s bus services should be run.
Heaton Park’s heritage trams are saved with a little help from friends
Yesterday, work began to repair Heaton Park’s historic tramway after it was targeted by thieves last week. The repairs are a collaboration between Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM) and specialist transport engineering firm, Pod-Trak.
Passenger praise for flagship facility
Wigan’s new bus station has proven to be a big hit with users during its first year - with customer satisfaction levels increasing almost threefold.
City centre commuters advised to plan ahead this Sunday
With tens of thousands of people set to march across the city centre this Sunday commuters are being urged to plan their journeys in advance.
Mayor sets out bold vision to double rail journeys as part of Our Network
- Double daily rail passenger numbers in regional centre to 200,000 by 2040
- Triple use of Metrolink across wider city-region
- Simple, convenient multimodal zonal ticketing
- Rebuild trust with a locally accountable GM Rail service
- Locally accountable rail network delivers reliable and frequent services
- GMCA to shortly consider the next key step in bus reform process
TfGM and KAM working to ensure it’s not the end of the line for heritage tramway
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) have come together to help the Heaton Park Tramway after it was targeted by thieves.
Travel advice for city centre commuters ahead of this evening
Commuters are being urged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys ahead of this evening’s rush hour to avoid potential travel delays.
Stretford Cycleway open for business as part of a £42 million region-wide cycling investment programme
Stretford Cycleway has now been completed, meaning people travelling on bikes in Trafford can enjoy safer journeys away from traffic in a segregated bike lane. The 3.2km cycleway, which runs up Stretford Road and Talbot Road includes segregated cycle lanes, improved crossings, new cycle markings, carriageway surfacing and bus stop and parking bay bypasses – providing more space and protection for people travelling by bike.
Bus bonus for specialist support school
Excited students at a Manchester school were on hand to greet a big yellow new arrival this morning, as they became the first to benefit from an exciting community transport project.
Free Bus boost as services extended
Changes to the city centre Free Bus will see services running even later, offering a major boost to the night time economy.