
Poorly timed and inefficient traffic lights can slow traffic flow and contributed to congestion. In July 2018 we announced we would be investing £5.6m of Local Growth Deal funding in expanding Greater Manchester’s smart traffic light system.
The money will be invested in two systems, SCOOT and MOVA, and will mean Greater Manchester will have the largest smart traffic light network in the country outside London.
SCOOT (Split Cycle Offset Optimisation Technique) enables groups of traffic signals in busy areas to work together so that traffic flow is smoother and congestion reduced. Sensors pick up traffic data and use it to synchronise the lights so capacity is increased and delays reduced. Studies have shown SCOOT has increased traffic performance by up to 15% compared to a fixed time system.
MOVA (Microprocessor Optimised Vehicle Actuation) works on the same principle but is used at standalone junctions. If a road is clear the system attempts to minimise delays at the lights by changing more frequently. If the road is congested the system prioritises through flow to boost capacity.
The investment will mean 70% of Greater Manchester’s signal controlled junctions will have SCOOT and MOVA installed.
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Visit the free travel scheme page
Free travel for 48 hours for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester
To help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Greater Manchester, Metrolink tram services, rail services and the majority of bus and coach services in the region are being provided free of charge.
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Visit our Coronavirus page
Face coverings still welcome
Face coverings are no longer compulsory but are encouraged
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View the proposal document
Our Buses
New dates have been proposed for local service contracts in Bolton and Wigan.
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Visit our contactless travel page
Using contactless to travel on Metrolink?
Make sure you touch-in and touch-out using the SAME device at the start and end of your journey.
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Find out which lines will be affected
Metrolink improvement works
In May, planned improvement works will take place on Metrolink. These works will affect various different lines across a number of dates.