Travel
We're working with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and councils across Greater Manchester. Together, we're improving buses, trams and trains. We’re upgrading and extending routes to walk, wheel and cycle. And we’re making it easier to charge electric vehicles (EVs).
Using petrol and diesel vehicles less will reduce air pollution in the city. These vehicles create toxic fumes that are harmful for our lungs and planet. Investing in alternative ways to travel will improve air quality – and give us a more connected city and region.
There are ways to get around that don’t add to air pollution. They can be better for your health and wallet too. We’ve already improved some of our key cycleways. They can be great ways to beat the traffic and to walk, wheel and run.
We filmed a 6.5km ride from Openshaw to Levenshulme, so you can see what to expect. It's all off-road and uses the Yellow Brick Road and Fallowfield Loop. Give it a go and escape the bustle of the city.
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Cycling
Cycling can be a great way to get around. Whether you’re riding solo or looking for a fun day out with friends. And there are traffic-free routes that’ll take you through leafy scenery. Find out what’s near you and get free cycle route maps at www.letsride.co.uk/routes.
Cycling into the city and need secure storage for your bike? Ancoats Mobility Hub has 150 secure bike parking spaces. There’s 24-hour access and changing facilities. Find out more and book a space at www.spokesafe.com/ancoats.
Want to try cycling but don’t have a bike? Head to your local bike library. They have bikes you can borrow and sizes for all ages. It means you can give cycling a go before buying a bike.
Have a bike you don’t need? Donate it. The bike libraries will make any repairs needed, so it’s ready to loan out.
E-bikes and pedal bikes are available for hire across the city centre. Find out where and how to use them in the Starling Bank bike app.
Need a bit more confidence? If it’s been a while since you got on a bike, or you’ve never cycled, there are free lessons that can help. The Bee Network offers cycle training and bike repair and maintenance workshops.
Bee Network
The Bee Network is Greater Manchester's transport network. They're making it better-connected, so it’s easier to use and more reliable. Find out more about buses, trains, trams and bikes on their website at www.tfgm.com.
Electric vehicles (EVs)
It’s estimated that by 2038, around 150,000 electric car and light goods vehicles could be in use in Manchester. To support that, we need more charging points across the city. We're helping to grow the public network. Find out more about EV charging at home and in the city.