Transport Resource Unit

Community transport groups in Greater Manchester are doing more work despite receiving less funding, according to a new report.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), on behalf of Greater Manchester partners, submitted a Key Component bid and was awarded £4.9m from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF).

The 2011/12 series kicks off this Wednesday 5th of October, 17:30 in the Samuel Alexander building of the University off Oxford Road.

The Friends of Reddish South Station have placed an e-petition on the HM Government website, asking the Government to include the requirement for rail passenger services from Stockport to Mancheste

A brand new Metrolink tram line through the heart of Manchester could be a reality in just five years' time - and now is your last chance to tell Metrolink your views on the proposals.

On Friday 26th August, Love Your Bike are inviting people to join one of the Bike Friday cycle routes and attach the ‘I Love MCR’ logo to their bicycle to show the world that the people

Bolton South-East MP Yasmin Qureshi visited the headquarters of Bolton Community Transport and Furniture Services on Friday 5th August to meet staff and volunteers and see their work first han

A report into the economic benefits of cycling in the UK has found it's worth £2.9 billion to the economy, with almost a quarter of the population now cycling.

Planning permission has been granted for an innovative new scheme at Horwich Parkway railway station.

Greater Manchester transport leaders have cautiously welcomed the Department for Transport's announcement that Northern Rail will receive a further 22 extra train carriages this December, bringing

GMCVO's summer Update, highlighting key project developments and achievements over recent months, is now available.

GMCVO's August news Digest, our monthly round up of news, information and events of interest to voluntary and community organisations in Greater Manchester, is now available.

Thousands of cyclists took over the centre of Manchester as cars were banished from some of the city's busiest roads for the third annual SkyRide.

To help passengers plan their journeys on Manchester's iconic tram network, a smartphone app has been launched by Transport for Greater Manchester - and is now available to download for free.

A new report suggests Whitehall and local authorities are failing to promote sustainable transport options – an expert panel give their views.

Commuters, about to face further increases in rail fares, are not well-off commuters who can 'take it' says author Andrew Martin.

GMCVO and the Greater Manchester Community Transport Forum are supporting a bid to put sustainable travel at the heart of Greater Manchester’s blueprint for a low carbon economy.

The Friends of Reddish South Station (FoRSS) have continued their campaigning and awareness raising work through 2011, culminating in a community fun day at Reddish Vale Park at the end of June.

From Friday 19th August, you'll be able to download a free Metrolink travel voucher from the TfGM website (www.tfgm.com) for use between 10am and 6pm on

A report by the Transport Action Group (TAG) underlines the importance of concessionary travel to older people in Manchester. 

A new report published today by pteg - ‘Total Transport: Working across sectors to achieve better outcomes’ – highlights the essential role of public transport, walking and cyclin

A report by price comparison website Confused.com says newly qualified drivers can expect to pay around £2,000 or more to insure a small hatchback this year as the cost of insurance continues

The number of people killed annually on the roads in Britain has fallen below 2,000 for the first time since records began in 1926, government statistics show.

If you are a car owner with a clean license and a few hours to spare each week, you could make a valuable contribution to the community and help ease the burden on the emergency services.

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Now that the summer has (finally) arrived, you can discover great places to cycle near you with Sustrans free information pack.

The DfT is consulting on the future design of the National Travel Survey.

The consultation covers proposals in 4 areas:

Transport for Greater Manchester is launching a consultation about modifications to existing statutory powe

Bus passengers using publicly funded services are being promised more consistent standards with the introduction of a new rating system.

GMCVO and the Greater Manchester Community Transport Forum have been supporting transport leaders' bid to put sustainable travel at the centre of Greater Manchester's ambition to deliver an inclusi