by Nikki Brown | Jul 20, 2023 | Transport
A new Bus Strategy – to be presented to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) at the end of the month – sets out an ambition for a 30% increase in bus patronage by 2030. The change will be driven by affordable fares, a more user-friendly network, and better...
by Nikki Brown | Jun 29, 2023 | Transport
A bus depot in Bolton is set to install 155 charging points as the borough’s network moves towards being 100 per cent electric. The proposal, lodged this month, will see works carried out on Bolton Bus Depot on Weston Street in Great Lever that will allow it to charge...
by Nikki Brown | May 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Active Travel England (ATE) has confirmed it will award £23.7m to Greater Manchester as part of a wider boost to active travel funding across the country, making it the largest regional settlement in the UK. In addition, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority...
by Nikki Brown | Apr 18, 2023 | Transport
The latest round of Bee Network contracts has been awarded for school services in Wigan, Bolton and parts of Salford and Bury. It’s hoped that making more reliable, sustainable buses across the city-region will minimise the use of personal cars for short...
by Nikki Brown | Feb 15, 2023 | Transport
The default speed limit on roads in Manchester is set to be reduced to 20mph in a bid to make walking and cycling safer in the city. Manchester city council’s new active travel strategy also aims to cut 40mph speed limits to 30mph by 2028. Manchester City Centre has...
