People who live, work, travel, visit, or study in Greater Manchester (GM) are invited to help shape the future of travel in the city region by giving their views on the GM Transport Strategy 2050 and the GM Transport Delivery Plan (2027–37).
These ambitious transport plans have been developed alongside the 10 local councils and through engagement with business, community and stakeholder groups to ensure they deliver for our people and places. They set out how the Bee Network could help Greater Manchester continue to be the growth capital of the UK through to the middle of the century – while also helping to tackle inequality and create a greener city region.
The public consultation launched today, Tuesday 9 December 2025, and closes on Monday 9 March The plans – backed by £2.5bn funding from government to deliver transport projects through to the early 2030s – outline a wide range of projects across Greater Manchester which will deliver a world-class transport system. They will support economic growth and the delivery of the new £1bn ‘GM Good Growth Fund’ which will pump-prime a pipeline of projects, drive growth and regeneration at pace in every district, and ensure no one and no place is left behind.
The further development of the Bee Network and a more reliable highways network – as set out in the strategy and transport delivery plan – will underpin this pioneering new approach, better connecting people with places, new jobs, opportunities, homes and services, including healthcare and education.
Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, said:
“World-class transport is the key to unlocking further sustainable economic growth, higher productivity and reducing inequality. We’re already leading the way through the creation of the Bee Network and seeing the clear benefits it’s delivering. We know there is still a huge amount of work to be done and it is critical that we take a long-term view through this 2050 strategy and delivery plan.
“We’ve got exciting multi-million-pound plans which will improve transport across Greater Manchester, including continuing our work to make sure everyone is safe, and feels safe, using the Bee Network.
“Every voice matters, and we’ve already engaged with communities, businesses and stakeholders to make sure people and places are at the heart of these plans. Now we want to hear what you think, so we can make sure they deliver what every area and community needs now and in the future.”
Greater Manchester has already made huge progress through the ongoing delivery of the Bee Network – a world-class integrated transport system which brings together buses, trams, walking, wheeling and cycling – with local rail services due to come on board by 2028.
By 2030, Greater Manchester wants 90% of people in the city region to be within a five-minute walk of a bus or tram that comes at least every 30 minutes.
