Joint Presentation: Connectivity & Transportation - Peter Cushing, Metrolink Director and Dave...
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CONNECTIVITY & TRANSPORT
Joint Presentation: Connectivity & Transportation - Peter Cushing, Metrolink Director and Dave Newton, Transport Strategy Director, Transport For Greater Manchester (TfGM)
Economic potential exceeds all other UK city regions
Centre of innovation, education, industry and culture
Heart of the north
GREATER MANCHESTER
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Greater Manchester: 2.7 million residents The heart of the north 10 local authorities across the political spectrum working together Longest-established combined authority in the UK Economic potential exceeds that of any other UK city region Centre of innovation, education, industry and culture
Greater Manchester Transport Fund
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In May 2009 the 10 Greater Manchester Authorities committed to an innovatively funded £1.5 billion package for 15 public transport and road schemes. There is a strong economic case: By 2021, the schemes would increase in employment growth in GM by 20% - an additional 21,000 jobs. increase Greater Manchester’s GVA by £1.3bn per annum Still, more than 50% of funding locally sourced and borrowings. Funding sources include: a top slice from the Integrated Transport Block funding for Greater Manchester borrowings funded by the ITA Levy third party contributions net revenues from the operation of the Metrolink; and RFA funding from government The transport package focused funding on these schemes which deliver the greatest benefits for the economy of Greater Manchester. Let’s focus on some of the transport schemes:
Wythenshawe Interchange
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Park & Ride
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Over £30m investment in over 2,000 parking spaces at key transport locations Bringing the total number of spaces in GM to over 6,000.
Oxford Road
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The key Oxford Road route from the city centre into South Manchester is one of the busiest bus routes in Europe. It takes in a corridor linking the two Manchester universities and Manchester Royal Infirmary Greater bus priority and sections for buses, cyclists, black cabs and pedestrians only
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To ensure there is an integrated approach to transport across Greater Manchester, GMPTE becomes TfGM in April 2011. It becomes the second most powerful and influential transport organisation in England after TfL because it unites previously splintered governance over transport policy in the boroughs under one body. It takes on new responsibilities for highways and delivery of the GM wide Local Transport Plan.
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Another way to bypass congestion – and get fit and healthy at the same time – is to get on your bike. Greater Manchester is, of course, home to British Cycling and our investment in new infrastructure and initiatives to encourage people to saddle up for their commute continues apace.
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We are also working to make best use of technology to deliver improvements for passengers: Smart ticketing to offer ease of use, value for money, flexibility for any journey, and simplicity. (Metrolink 2014, bus and train to follow). Real Time Information to: improve traffic flows speed up bus services. Data from GPS bus ticket machine feeds into traffic light system which can optimise timings to keep buses on schedule. real time travel information at stops and online, mobiles etc. Technology to show car park occupancies and direct people to strategic Park and Rides.
Get me there
Growth and Reform Plan
Getting ready for HS2
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Manchester Airport Connectivity
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Existing infrastructure around Airport. Quick overview of what is there Introduction of HS2 – review the Western Loop proposals. Opens up Davenport Green and UHSM for inclusion within Western Loop. Also works as people mover between HS2 and the Airport. Allows connectivity between HS2 and the wider PT network within southern Manchester.
• Bury and Altrincham lines opened in 1992
• Eccles line in 2000
• 37 stops covering
• 23 miles (37 km) of track
• Original fleet of 32 trams
• Operated by RATP (France)
Metrolink – where we started
• £1.5 billion investment to expand the Metrolink network
• 30 million passenger journeys and growing
• 77km tramway
• 77 stops
Metrolink – where we are now
Metrolink expansion in numbers.. 2008 End of 2014
Trams 32 (T68’s) 104 (M5000’s)
Double trams per hour 3 15 (21 for special events)
Stops on network 37 92
Track 37km 96km
Journeys per annum 20m 29m
Park & Ride spaces 1179 3038
Tram drivers 100 300+
One complaint for this number of journeys.. 1259 4518
Future Metrolink Network – what’s next?
• Airport Line currently under construction
• Second City Crossing – new line through Manchester city centre
• Victoria, St Peter’s Square and Deansgate-Castlefield stop improvements
• Proposals for Trafford Park Line
Metrolink Airport Line
• Airport Line currently under construction
o 15 new stops
o 14.5km of track
o 28 road crossings
• Opening before the end of the year – 12 months ahead of schedule
• Improved links to Manchester Airport for passengers and workers
