Greater Manchester is set to benefit from over £30 million of investment to make public transport and active travel safer, cleaner, and more accessible.
The Bee Network Committee has approved a wide range of projects to improve how people move around the city region – whether by bus, bike, tram, or on foot.
This funding is part of the £1.07 billion City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, which helps fund Greater Manchester’s pipeline of infrastructure project
Among the planned improvements Step-free rail stations four more stations—Swinton, Reddish North, Hindley, and Bryn—will become fully accessible, building on recent successes at Daisy Hill and Irlam.
More than 220 bus stops will be enhanced with new shelters, raised kerbs, better road markings, and improved walking routes – making bus travel more comfortable and accessible for everyone.
Real-time travel information is coming to 319 bus stops locations and five transport interchanges, helping passengers plan their journeys with confidence.
Sale West to Altrincham improvements will see upgraded to key junctions (A56/Barrington Rd and A56/Sinderland Rd) will include new pedestrian crossings and traffic signal improvements, making it easier and safer to walk, cycle, and catch the bus.
The A6 at Heaton Chapel will see New Toucan crossings, 20mph zones, and better walking and cycling routes while in Bolton the Topp Way / Higher Bridge will see a new CYCLOPS junction and segregated cycle lanes will transform this busy area into a safer space for people walking and cycling.
There will also be electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot that will see innovative flush-fitting and pedestal EV chargers trialled in residential areas – offering discreet, shared charging options.
Chris Barnes, Network Director for Infrastructure at TfGM, said:
“The Bee Network is transforming how people get around Greater Manchester by providing reliable, accessible, safe, affordable and sustainable travel options.
“Key to its continued success is our investment in transport infrastructure, and these projects are the latest in a series of schemes that will play an important role in improving journeys for people across Greater Manchester.
“We’re really excited about all the improvements we are bringing forward, including the changes we have got planned for bus stops, which will improve the experience for passengers by giving them real-time information at their stop in a similar way to London.”
