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Investing in Greater Manchester Transport 2012/2013 • 22 bus stations / interchanges, Travelshops, over Spending on transport Further information 12,000 bus stops, 4,400 bus shelters and public Investing in Greater transport information at all key transport locations. The 2011/12 figures below have been restated If you would like any further information about the • Support for Ring and Ride services. to include the income and costs relating to the GMCA, TfGMC or TfGM, please check their additional transport functions for which TfGM took websites at: Manchester transport Improving local rail travel responsibility from 1 April 2011. TfGM expects to spend £282.6m through its core budget by the www.agma.gov.uk 2012/2013 GMCA is continuing to invest in local railway stations end of this financial year (2011/2012) and £296.3m www.tfgmc.gov.uk in Greater Manchester in order to improve passenger in 2012/2013. The table below summarises this www.tfgm.com facilities. To date 35 stations have benefited from expenditure: a series of improvements, most recently at Ashton, Or write to: Bramhall, Brinnington, Flowery Field, Irlam, Marple, 2011/2012 2012/2013 Reddish North, Rose Hill (Marple), Walkden and Sir Howard Bernstein (£ million) (£ million) Westhoughton. Head of Paid Service Concessionary fares GMCA TfGMC has also continued to call for more train – all modes 66.4 63.6 PO Box 532, carriages to cater for the growing demand on the Town Hall local rail network. Whilst some additional train Supported bus services 31.2 34.6 Albert Square carriages came into service in December, TfGMC Accessible transport 6.1 5.8 Manchester M60 2LA will continue to work with Government and the rail industry to ensure Greater Manchester receives the Passenger services and extra carriages its passengers need. facilities 39.9 39.6 If you want information on public transport Rail support 82.0 82.0 services or need the information in this Capital investment in transport Finance costs 57.0 70.7 leaflet other formats, such as Braille, Large Print, audio CD or in other languages, please The current level of transport investment across Total 282.6 296.3 Greater Manchester is unprecedented, and represents phone Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. the largest public transport investment programme outside of London. It includes a range of schemes Investing in public transport that are all in development: Calls to 0871 200 22 33 cost 10p per minute from a TfGM receives the following funding to provide for this BT landline. Mobile and other networks may charge an • The construction of an extended Metrolink expenditure budget. additional tariff. Lines are open 7am to 8pm Monday network; that includes lines to Oldham and to Friday, 8am to 8pm Saturday, Sunday and public Rochdale, to Ashton, to East Didsbury, to 2011/2012 2012/2013 holidays. Manchester Airport and a second link through (£ million) (£ million) Manchester city centre. Levy on district councils • The busway that will link Leigh, Salford and Manchester. (council tax) 189.9 191.2 • Altrincham, Bolton, Rochdale and Funding from reserves/ Wythenshawe Interchanges. third parties 10.9 21.6 • Park and ride facilities to improve access to the public transport network. Rail grant (DfT) 81.8 83.5 • Improving key routes across Manchester city Total 282.6 296.3 centre, and routes into there from Middleton, East Didsbury and Boothstown. • The provision of cycling hubs. • Upgrades to Metrolink stops on the Bury line. Printed on paper made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste. ©TfGM 12-0051/3884–L–1.8M–0212 www.agma.gov.uk Greater Manchester Combined Authority TfGM is also responsible for additional transport • A new transport interchange for Rochdale, previously paid separately by the local authorities. functions, including the management of traffic signals, connecting bus and tram services. The amount included (£5 million) represents a The Greater Manchester Combined Authority was provides traffic and road safety information, and works reduction of 9.1% in funding compared to that established in April 2011. Comprising of the leaders of to better co-ordinate Greater Manchester’s strategic Priorities for 2012 – 13 paid by the local authorities last year. ten local authorities, its role is to co-ordinate economic highway network. • Additional savings in the remainder of the development, regeneration and transport across Good quality transport networks are essential to transport budget of £0.9 million. the whole of Greater Manchester to boost the area’s Progress in 2011 support a healthy and balanced economy, and to • There is an increase in the funding for the Greater economic performance. stimulate business development and job growth. Manchester Transport Fund. This is half the target Significant progress has been made in 2011 in renewing Therefore we will continue to invest in much needed 3% increase for the fund. As this leaflet outlines, the GMCA receives the and investing in our transport network. new transport infrastructure whilst ensuring we majority of its funding for transport from a levy on local Key highlights include: secure the maximum value and benefits from existing Through the levy GMCA will fund the following authorities, which is collected through your council tax. transport infrastructure and services. transport services: The GMCA also provides funding for other Greater • Major refurbishment of Bolton and Rochdale railway Manchester-wide functions, including business, tourism stations, and a continuation of the improvement Our priority has been to ensure that the objectives Concessionary travel and marketing support. programme for smaller stations. outlined in the third Greater Manchester Local • New eco-buses operating Metroshuttle services, now Transport Plan are fulfilled. These are: • Free off-peak bus, rail and Metrolink travel for Transport for Greater Manchester Committee carry 2.5 million passengers each year in Manchester, • Economic growth older people. Stockport and Bolton. • Lower carbon • Under-16s – half fare at all times on bus and A Joint Committee of the Combined Authority and • Revised contract to make traffic signals more • More active travel Metrolink when using an igo pass. the ten District Councils, it comprises of 33 councillors efficient, more cost effective, and more • Social Inclusion • Over-16s still in full-time education – half fare drawn from across Greater Manchester. It advises GMCA environmentally friendly. • Value for Money on bus, rail and Metrolink between home and on transport policy and funding, and also scrutinises the • 50,000 young person’s igo cards now being used in school/college only. work of TfGM and transport operators which provide Greater Manchester, providing the under-16s with a Efficiency savings • Free off-peak travel for the disabled on bus, public transport services. It meets regularly in public, passport to concessionary and discounted fares. rail and Metrolink and half fare on bus, rail and with reports and minutes of all meetings available online. • New QuaysLink service linking MediaCityUK with GMCA and TfGM/C have maintained a steady focus Metrolink before 9.30am. Salford Crescent and the University of Salford. on keeping costs down, even when investing so much • Free travel for Concession Plus pass holders on Transport for Greater Manchester • Opening of the South Manchester Metrolink line to money to improve the region’s transport network. bus, rail and Metrolink at all times. Chorlton, and progress in construction of the other Getting value for money during this significant period • Travel vouchers for people with serious walking Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has been the Metrolink extensions. of investment has been a key priority for TfGM. difficulties or people registered blind and unable new name for GMPTE since April 2011. It carries out • 15 new Metrolink trams now in service. to use buses, trains or Metrolink. the transport policies and decisions of the GMCA and By the end of 2012/13 £11.7 million will have been TfGMC and is accountable to those elected bodies. In addition, we have secured Government funding for a saved per year compared to 2007/08, because TfGM Support for local bus services number of Greater Manchester’s transport projects. has become more efficient. This is the equivalent of in Greater Manchester TfGM helps to connect people to places by providing 6.1% of the money received through the transport levy them with the information and choices they have to make • Rail: new rail link to connect Victoria with Piccadilly – from the local councils. Further savings and efficiency Greater Manchester’s bus services are operated their journey, from public transport, to walking, to cycling. the Ordsall Chord – electrification of the measures are being developed. by private companies. They receive a fuel subsidy, trans-Pennine rail route and routes between and TfGM reimburses them for concessionary fares. It owns the Metrolink tram network, which is operated Liverpool, Preston and Manchester, will mean How much is the transport levy and what does TfGM also subsidise some bus services or a Local on its behalf under a ten-year contract by MRDL, part of quicker journey times, and redevelopment of it pay for? Link service that are socially necessary, but which bus the RATP Group which runs light rail systems around the Victoria railway station. companies consider are not commercially viable. world including the Paris Metro. • Bus: significant improvements to major bus routes in This year, GMCA will receive an average of £72.72 per Greater Manchester which will allow buses to travel person in Greater Manchester from the levy. TfGM also provide: TfGM works with bus companies and rail companies more easily across the city centre. The amount received by GMCA is 0.7% more than last • Yellow and standard school bus services. and with the Government and the Greater Manchester • Cycle: Local Sustainable Transport Fund money year. This reflects the following changes: • Free Metroshuttle bus services in Manchester, family of local authorities to improve the area’s public will be used to encourage more people to cycle, Stockport and Bolton with the support of district transport network.
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