Transport authority TfGM set to gain from £30 million transportation infrastructure funding
The city region of Greater Manchester is set to receive over £30 million in investment as part of the £1.07 billion City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. This investment aims to make public transport and active travel safer, cleaner, and more accessible.
Chris Barnes, Network Director for Infrastructure at TfGM, has stated that the Bee Network is transforming transportation in Greater Manchester. Key to its success is investment in transport infrastructure, as highlighted by Barnes.
One of the significant areas of investment is the A56 and A6 roads, where £2.24 million will be spent on new toucan crossings, 20mph zones, and better walking and cycling routes. Additionally, £2.2 million will be used to upgrade the A56/Barrington road and A56/Sinderland road with new pedestrian crossings and traffic signal improvements.
Improvements to public transport are also a key focus. £4.5 million will be spent on bus upgrades, including enhancing 220 bus stops to provide real-time information for passengers, similar to London. Improvements to bus traffic are planned at several stations, including Quitzow, Kyritz Bürgerpark, Bad Kleinen, Boizenburg, and Wustermark. Sanitary containers with toilets will be installed, while new weather shelters and more benches have been added at various stops, and timetable displays have been supplemented based on local needs.
Another innovative project is a £700,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot. This will trial flush-fitting and pedestal EV chargers in residential areas, aiming to make electric vehicle charging more accessible for residents.
The Bee Network also aims to provide reliable, accessible, safe, affordable, and sustainable travel options. This is evident in the £16.68 million investment for step-free rail stations at Swinton, Reddish North, Hindley, and Bryn stations. Furthermore, £400,000 will support the Travel Hubs Access Programme, aiming to improve walking and cycling access to Metrolink, bus, and rail stops.
The investment in the Bee Network doesn't stop there. Improvements include new shelters, raised kerbs, better road markings, and improved walking routes. A notable addition is the planned installation of a cyclops junction and segregated cycle lanes on the Topp Way/Higher Bridge route, at a cost of £2.5 million.
The achievements and innovations in sustainable transport planning will be celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. The awards will recognise the outstanding contributions made to sustainable transport planning in the city region.
For more information about the Bee Network and its initiatives, visit www.beenetwork.co.uk.
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