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WHAT ACTIONS RELATE TO YOU?

Investment and Infrastructure

Improved access to Manchester Airport and by more sustainable means.

Begin the replacement of road traffic signalling and street lighting with low-energy, long-ife LEDs

Improve the performance of vehicle fleets, supporting cleaner-fuelled vehicles, including service points and incentives.

Invest in a City Centre network of Cycle Centres.

Green the bus fleet, developing a range of initiatives to encourage improved emissions standards, including contractual arrangements and, potentially, Low Emission Zones.

Invest in interchange and storage facilities at public transport and cycling destinations.

Invest in pedestrian and cycle routes.

Invest in a new cross-city bus infrastructure

Invest in more school buses.

A proposed city region Bus Quality Partnership.

Invest in an electric vehicle network, with charging points to be plugged into locally generated energy.

Invest in new initiatives to increase the take up of electric vehicles.

Invest in city-wide car clubs.

Invest in the expansion of the Metrolink.

Invest in additional rail stock to support rail growth.

A new high-speed rail link to London and the rest of Europe will be under construction. Make the case for sustainable transport links from Manchester to the rest of the UK, Europe and beyond, including a high-speed rail network

Incorporate appropriate measures and targets for the city's impact in aviation and shipping in the new total carbon footprint approach.

Deliver the targets in Manchester Airport's Ground Transport Plan and its commitment to becoming carbon neutral in site energy and vehicle fuel by 2015

Planning and Research

Contribute to research into low emission and alternative fuels.

Identify options to support low emission/alternative fuels, such as locally produced biofuels.

Invest in the development of a new generation of sustainable transport options for 2020 and beyond.

Establish a coordinated approach to sustainable traffic management across the city region, through the co-operation of the Highways Agency and key partners.

Research and develop sustainable freight transport options, including use of the region's waterways where appropriate.

Research and develop sustainable waste transport options, including use of the region's waterways where appropriate.

Establish a Sustainable City Region Transport Plan for Greater Manchester.

Training and Promotion

Develop services for individual smart travel planning, including interactive journey-planning information systems, supporting active travel, and make these available direct to individuals and through organisations.

MCC will create a Business Travel Policy for all types of business and personal travel undertaken by its employees, including aviation

Promote active travel, through campaigns linked to key travel destinations Develop mechanisms to encourage more people to cycle and walk as part of their own travel plan.

Promote driver awareness and training, including vehicles advice, fuel economy training, car sharing and safety promotion for cyclists and pedestrians

A sustainable transport city will be a healthier place to live and work. Cities that stay on the move without producing carbon will be wealthier too. As part of Manchester’s offer for investors, commerce and attracting and keeping a skilled and talented workforce, having a low carbon, modern and fully integrated, public transport system will be a prerequisite.

Smarter choices will be easier to make. Cycle and pedestrian routes will cross the city region, making it easy to get around without cars. Public transport will also be a convenient way to travel – no matter where we want to go, public transport will take us there.

As Manchester moves into a low carbon future, we will lead by example and show that cities can grow and prosper without more congestion, pollution and CO₂.