U2: Manchester sustainability

• Manchester is in the NW of England, near Liverpool and Leeds. It is served by the M6. Has a population of around 2.5 million
• Why does it need sustainable transport solution?

  • Has slowest roads in England outside of London
  • Over 1 million motor vehicles in Manchester
  • 65% of journeys to work are by car
• What has been implemented in Manchester?

  • Metrolink tram system
  • Since opening in 1992, Metrolink is now largest light rail network in UK
  • Carries 40 million passengers a year
  • 120 trams
• metrolink tram system

  Pros:

  • expected to take 5 million car journeys off roads
  • 40 million passengers a year
  • Very sustainable

  Cons:

  • Very expensive (2009, £1.5 billion invested)