Bicycles could soon be allowed on board Metrolink trams with pilot scheme being drawn up
A pilot scheme allowing bicycles on board Metrolink trams across Greater Manchester is now being drawn up, it's been revealed. The city region's new active travel commissioner, former Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey, has revealed she's working with transport bosses and the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to devise a trial.
She writes: "Local high streets continue to benefit from the greater footfall active travel supports and there is the continued imperative of providing solutions to support environmental targets. Not only that, the cost-of-living crisis means the need for affordable forms of transport and cost-effective ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle has never been greater.
Mayor Mr Burnham, who vociferously champions cycling and public transport, made a re-election manifesto pledge to hold pilot schemes for both bikes on trams and dogs - the latter of which was held successfully last year.Dame Sarah, Britain's most successful Paralympian, replaced former Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman as the region's active travel commissioner last year. Her active travel mission will go before councillors on Greater Manchester's Transport Committee on Friday.
The report reveals almost 60 miles of routes were adopted into the network by May last year, with a cycle hire scheme also launched and 'bike library' plans announced. "The choice to travel around in different ways is a huge opportunity, whether that is by active travel modes or, indeed, by public transport; helping to make our city region more inclusive."
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