Manchester City Council is seeking £3bn from the
government to improve public transport and fund a system to
charge motorists for using the roads at rush
hour.
The proposed Transport Innovation Fund (TIF) would expand
Metrolink, improve trains and enable more and better bus
services.
The changes would also help tackle climate change by cutting
carbon emissions and improve air quality by reducing pollution.
Regular users of the system would be able to opt for an account.
The charging system would be based on a tag-and-beacon free flowing
electronic tolling system.
When the vehicle crosses the charging point, the charge is
deducted from the card. Infrequent users could register for a
scheme enabling them to pre-pay.
The scheme would integrate improvements to public transport and
highways. These would include fares and ticketing, real-time
passenger information, on-bus passenger information, passenger
security and safety, and improved traffic management and control
systems.
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