2/ Improving GM’s bus system will also improve the city region’s wider urban mobility. Through franchising, @OfficialTfGM will hold the reins over: 🗺️Routes ⏰Timetables 🔁Frequency 🪙 Fares

3/ But franchising will need complementary investments to shape the way people live and work, in a way that better supports the public transport system in GM. And once it's fully operational (2024/25) other tools should be considered to further improve the overall network.

4/ GM policymakers should next focus on revenue-raising tools that simultaneously subsidise or expand public transport AND reduce congestion. 🔎 @CentreforCities analysis highlights a workplace parking levy (WPL) & a congestion charge as two of the best available options.

5/ To successfully replicate a ‘London-style’ public transport system & become more self-reliant as a city-region, GM will also need to make the most out of its existing public transport infrastructure. This means embracing changes in its existing urban form 🏙️

6/ Manchester's current low-rise urban form forces residents to live further away from public transport. Densification would help improve access to employment & education opportunities for residents. More on this here 👇

@CentreforCities @AndyBurnhamGM @gpriorrodrigues @MayorofGM @OfficialTfGM @Transport4North @BetterBusesGM @greatermcr @GMLEP @gmchamber The clear number one issue for delivering a better bus service is to tackle the congestion and increase bus priorities. It isn't, as suggested by the Mayor the cost of using bus services, as his proposed flat fare is greater than that currently offered by private operators.