Transport Improvement Scheme for Rochdale

Photo of a bus lane

Local people are being given the opportunity to have their say on transport issues, regarding a major new initiative to improve our bus systems.

Councillor Allen Brett, Deputy Chair and Rochdale spokesperson for Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority supports the new transport improvement scheme, aimed to create new bus corridors for travellers, including Rochdale, Middleton and Oldham.

"This kind of feedback will help us develop proposals that will benefit everyone - not just bus users. Cyclists, pedestrians and car users all stand to gain from this scheme and I urge people to make their views known at this early stage. It's as simple as taking a few moments to make a phone call, submit comments on the GMPTE website, or filling in the response slip attached to the consultation leaflet."

Thousands of leaflets are now being sent out to residents and businesses, finding out the main problems faced by people who live, work and travel in these areas. Feedback will play an important role in developing a scheme to improve conditions for bus users, drivers, cyclists and pedestrians

An exhibition will be in place during normal opening hours at Chadderton, Crumpsall, Langley and Oldham Libraries from 1st to 12th November. Members of the project team will be on hand to discuss the scheme at two exhibitions:

• Middleton Shopping Centre (Main Mall) on Thursday 4 November from 11am to 7pm
• Spindles Shopping Centre (Main Entrance) on Saturday 6 November from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

For further information people can either call a free information line on 0800 652 8646. This first phase of consultation runs through to 22nd November, following which all feedback will be analysed and information. There will be further opportunities to comment on proposals as they are developed.

The scheme is being taken forward through a partnership between GMPTE, local councils and Government Office North West, in consultation with local bus operators. www.gmpte.com