Travel and roads news
Wilmslow Road bus corridor improvements
Published Friday 27th July 2007
Work to improve facilities for bus passengers and safety for all road users on Wilmslow Road is beginning this week. The work will include three new bus stops with improved shelters and street lighting and a raised cycle route in both directions.
Manchester welcomes Northern Hub report into city’s rail network
Published Tuesday 16th February 2010
Manchester City Council and the Northwest Development Agency have welcomed the publication of Network Rail’s Northern Hub report.
Stop means stop!
Published Tuesday 26th January 2010
Careless and impatient drivers are putting children’s lives at risk by refusing to stop for school crossing patrols.
Have your say on a Transport Strategy for Manchester City Centre
Published Thursday 14th January 2010
Manchester City Council is currently developing a city centre transport strategy in close co-operation with the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) and would like your views.
HSR\\UK call to raise the stakes on high speed rail
Published Tuesday 3rd November 2009
High speed rail campaign group HSR\\UK will use the Core Cities Summit in Liverpool to call on all main political parties to raise their game in election manifesto plans for a high speed rail network.
Pupils on the right road to safety with Be Bright Be Seen campaign
Published Monday 12th October 2009
Manchester primary school pupils will be looking on the bright side this autumn and winter as part of a major road safety campaign.
Road closures for the Conservative Party Conference
Published Monday 28th September 2009
The Conservative Party Conference begins at Manchester Central next Monday (5 October) until Thursday (8 October).
Fans and commuters urged to plan journeys ahead of clash of football matches
Published Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Fans attending football matches at both Old Trafford and the City of Manchester Stadium on Wednesday 23 September 2009 are being advised to plan their journeys in advance.
Bus lane enforcement cameras
Published Friday 18th September 2009
Manchester City Council has conducted a full review of all of its bus lane enforcement cameras.
HSR UK team in Manchester welcomes Greengauge21 report into High Speed Rail
Published Thursday 17th September 2009
HSR UK, the campaign coalition made up of 11 UK cities to support the case for a high speed rail network in the UK, has welcomed the latest report from Greengauge21.
Off road biking “action day” in Chorlton.
Published Tuesday 8th September 2009
An action day was held at the Merseybank estate in Chorlton to tackle the issue of “off road biking”.
Christmas countdown is on track
Published Friday 7th August 2009
Metrolink bosses have assured the City Council representatives that city centre improvement works - and the countdown to Manchester's Christmas celebrations - are on track.
Manchester spearheads group to campaign for High Speed Rail Network
Published Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Manchester is leading a group of the UK’s major cities in a nationwide campaign for a High Speed Rail network.
Closure of Albert Square
Published Thursday 9th July 2009
Motorists are advised that Albert Square in Manchester city centre will be closed from Friday 10 July at 6pm until Sunday 12 July at 8pm.
Junior kids learn road safety message
Published Wednesday 8th July 2009
Road safety was top of the agenda as eight schools battled it out at the final of the Manchester Junior Schools Road Safety quiz 2009.
Road closures for Manchester International Festival parade
Published Thursday 2nd July 2009
Manchester International Festival will march into action this Sunday (5 July) at 2pm with a distinctly Mancunian parade, created by Turner Prize-winner Jeremy Deller.
Free transport for Armed Forces Day
Published Wednesday 17th June 2009
Servicemen and women are being invited to travel for free on Manchester’s trams and buses to celebrate Armed Forces Day.
Cycle training steers schoolkids in right direction
Published Thursday 7th May 2009
1500 children in Manchester have the opportunity to take part in Bikeability cycle training thanks to a £60k Local Authority Cycle Training grant awarded to the Council from the Dept of Transport.
Temporary bus lane to be created on Portland Street
Published Monday 30th March 2009
Motorists and cyclists are advised that a temporary bus lane will be in operation along part of Portland Street in the city centre from 6 April until September as a result of Metrolink track works.
No stopping restriction boosts taxi safety
Published Thursday 22nd January 2009
Manchester City Council has put a no stopping restriction in place around the city centre’s Printworks complex to reduce congestion and help public safety by allowing traffic to run freely.
Roadworks on Oldham Road, Newton Heath
Published Thursday 22nd January 2009
Motorists are advised to expect delays on Oldham Road in Newton Heath while vital work to lay new electricity cables is carried out by United Utilities.
Response to Transport Secretary's Speech
Published Friday 16th January 2009
Manchester City Council and Glasgow City Council have issued a joint response to the Transport Secretary's speech on the future of Britain's transport infrastructure.
Partnership disappointed as Greater Manchester residents reject Transport Innovation Fund
Published Friday 12th December 2008
News that the residents of Greater Manchester have voted to reject the Transport Innovation Fund proposals has been received with disappointment by the board of The Manchester City South Partnership.
Referendum: latest turnout figures
Published Wednesday 10th December 2008
Fresh turnout figures have been issued by the Returning Officer for the Greater Manchester Transport Referendum.
Latest turnout figures issued
Published Tuesday 9th December 2008
The latest polling progress figures have been published by the Returning Officer for the Greater Manchester Transport Referendum.
Latest turnout figures issued
Published Friday 5th December 2008
Updated polling progress information has been published by the Returning Officer for the Greater Manchester Transport Referendum.
First polling progress figures revealed
Published Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Polling progress information has today been issued by the Returning Officer for the Greater Manchester Transport Referendum.
Big vote: Ballot papers go out
Published Monday 24th November 2008
Ballot paper packs for Greater Manchester’s Transport Referendum start being posted out on Monday 24 November, and will be arriving in households across the region over the next few days.
Referendum: voting arrangements update
Published Friday 7th November 2008
Special arrangements have been put in place to ensure voters who might otherwise miss out on Greater Manchester’s all-postal transport referendum can have their say.
Pupils’ artwork drives home safety message
Published Wednesday 5th November 2008
Youngsters have used their artistic skills as part of a campaign urging motorists to park more safely near their school.
Leader of Manchester City Council supports TIF package and referendum
Published Friday 31st October 2008
At an AGMA meeting, Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, supported the Transport Innovation Fund final package and the decision to take the proposals to a referendum.
Remember, remember, the fifth of November
Published Friday 24th October 2008
Manchester residents who want to vote in Greater Manchester’s transport referendum are being reminded that they need to return their electoral registration forms by 5 November.
Launch of lollipop signs with hidden CCTV cameras
Published Monday 20th October 2008
Manchester City Council is about to launch a new pilot scheme to stop careless and impatient drivers putting children’s lives at risk by refusing to stop at school crossing patrols.
Proposed referendum question revealed
Published Monday 20th October 2008
The proposed preamble and question for the Greater Manchester Transport Referendum has been published this morning.
Major work on Queen's Road Bridge
Published Thursday 9th October 2008
Motorists are advised that from Monday 13 October there will be major structural work on the Queen’s Road Bridge in Cheetham Hill.
It’s your call: Referendum call centre opens
Published Monday 6th October 2008
A dedicated call centre for Greater Manchester residents’ enquiries about the forthcoming referendum on the region’s future transport proposals has been launched.
Parents urged to park safely near schools
Published Monday 29th September 2008
As autumn sets in, Manchester parents are being urged to park safely and legally near the city's schools.
Stay safe message for students
Published Friday 19th September 2008
Manchester City Council will be driving home the road safety message to students next week.
In Town, Without My Car day returns this weekend
Published Thursday 18th September 2008
Manchester and Salford city councils are joining forces once again to celebrate In Town, Without My Car day as part of European Mobility Week.
Referendum arrangements approved
Published Thursday 11th September 2008
Manchester City Council’s Executive has approved arrangements for a referendum on Transport Innovation Fund (TIF) proposals.
Road closures for Labour Party Annual Conference 2008
Published Thursday 11th September 2008
Manchester is hosting its second Labour Party Annual Conference from 20-24 September at Manchester Central (formerly the G-MEX and International Convention Centre).
Deansgate junction closed for three weeks
Published Monday 28th July 2008
Motorists are being warned that a city centre junction will be closed for three weeks over the summer to allow work to take place on the city’s water and gas mains.
Tram derailment causes city centre road closures
Published Monday 30th June 2008
Motorists are being warned to expect major disruption on city centre roads following a tram derailment last night near the St Peter's Square Metrolink stop.
Public transport boost ‘good for east Manchester’
Published Tuesday 10th June 2008
Massive improvements in public transport planned for Greater Manchester got a warm welcome from New East Manchester, the urban regeneration company that is transforming the eastern side of the city.
Manchester City South Partnership welcomes TIF bid approval
Published Tuesday 10th June 2008
Manchester City South Partnership welcomes the announcement by Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Transport approving Greater Manchester's bid for investment in the region's public transport system.
Manchester welcomes up to £3 billion investment in region’s transport
Published Monday 9th June 2008
Manchester City Council welcomes the Government’s approval of Greater Manchester’s bid for transport improvements.
£80,000 boost for over 60s road safety
Published Friday 6th June 2008
A quarter of all fatal collisions in Manchester involve people aged 65 and over and now the city council hopes to slash this figure thanks to a new scheme targeting the elderly.
Government gives Metrolink expansion the green light
Published Monday 19th May 2008
Manchester City Council and New East Manchester welcomed the £575 million funding for the Metrolink tram extension that has been given the go-ahead.
School crossing patrols call a stop to danger drivers
Published Thursday 21st February 2008
Careless and impatient drivers are putting children’s lives at risk by refusing to stop for school crossing patrols, or by driving off without checking that the road is clear.
Stop Means Stop!
Published Thursday 7th February 2008
School crossing patrols call a stop to danger drivers.
Medlock Street and Albion Street
Published Friday 18th January 2008
On Monday 21 January until Sunday 27 January 2008 United Utilities will be carrying out mains renewal works on Medlock Street and Albion Street off the Mancunian Way from the south of the city.
Too much booze – lots to lose!
Published Friday 30th November 2007
Manchester City Council launches its Christmas anti-drink drive campaign on Monday 3 December.
Pupils brighten up to stay safe
Published Friday 26th October 2007
Manchester primary school pupils will be brightening up this winter as part of a major road safety campaign.
Sit Safe Sammi buckles up!
Published Thursday 27th September 2007
Sit Safe Sammi goes on citywide tour over the next 12 months in a bid to make car journeys safer for children.
Sit Safe Sammi buckles up!
Published Tuesday 25th September 2007
Sit Safe Sammi arrives at Royle Green Children’s Centre in Northenden on Wednesday 26 September in a bid to make car journeys safer for children.
Extension of the taxi marshal service
Published Friday 21st September 2007
Manchester’s successful taxi marshal scheme is extending its service to a taxi rank in the city's gay village.
Manchester looks to Swedish transport
Published Thursday 13th September 2007
Manchester is studying details of the successful transport changes and congestion charge in Stockholm.
Manchester City Council’s Executive Committee backs Transport Innovation Fund Bid
Published Friday 27th July 2007
Manchester's top-level committee The Executive, today gave its support to a Greater Manchester bid for £3 billion of transport improvements and an associated peak-time only congestion charge.
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