Oldham Transport Strategy 2050: Public Consultation Open

Greater Manchester's transport bosses have launched a major public consultation on plans that will shape how people travel across the region for the next 25 years. The new Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and Delivery Plan 2027-2037 aim to build on the Bee Network's success by creating an even more integrated transport system that connects buses, trams, trains, walking and cycling routes. The consultation runs until March 9, 2026, giving residents a chance to influence decisions that...

The strategy sets ambitious targets including achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2038 and improving air quality across Greater Manchester. It promises a transport system that's not just about moving people from A to B, but about supporting local communities, growing the economy and helping everyone access opportunities. The plans include detailed local implementation strategies for each of the ten Greater Manchester boroughs, ensuring that neighbourhood-level concerns about things like bus...

Transport for Greater Manchester says the strategy builds on progress made with the Bee Network, which has already transformed how many people travel by making different transport modes work together more seamlessly. The new plans go further, looking at how technology, innovation and changing travel patterns might shape the future. They also examine how to balance the needs of different transport users, from commuters rushing to work to families doing the school run, and from freight...

Local leaders are encouraging residents to get involved in the consultation process. Councillor Liam Robinson, Chair of the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee, said: 'This is our chance to shape a transport system that works for everyone. Whether you're a daily commuter, a parent, a business owner or someone who rarely travels, your views matter.