In Greater Manchester, some of the pollutants that are most harmful to our health are caused by road transport.
Many of the vehicles on our local roads pump out fumes full of harmful gases and tiny particles.
Diesel vehicles pollute more than those that run on petrol and are the biggest source of harmful air pollution from transport.
This poor air quality contributes to the equivalent of 1,200 deaths a year in Greater Manchester.
The region is developing the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan to bring harmful nitrogen dioxide emissions on local roads within legal limits as quickly as possible.
We’re also improving sustainable transport options and encouraging everyone to consider using the bus, train or tram, or to walk or cycle more.
What can I do?
If you drive there are plenty of ways you can make sure your journey is more environmentally-friendly.
Even the way you drive can help. Eco-driving techniques can cut your fuel costs and your car’s emissions at the same time.
Car-sharing with someone who makes the same regular journey as you can help cuts costs, congestion, parking problems and air pollution. Why not join the GM car share scheme.
Buying a low-emission vehicle such as an electric car could save you money while helping the environment. You don’t pay vehicle excise duty (or ‘road tax’) on an electric car and it’s much cheaper to run and maintenance costs are much lower.
Low-emission vehicles are also quieter and, with no harmful tailpipe emissions, kinder to the local environment.
More than 300 electric charging points are now available across the region, including the publicly owned Be.EV charging network, with more on the way.
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Find your best value ticket
“The transport connections are really good”
Find the best value Metrolink or bus ticket for you.
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Visit the planned improvement works page
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines and stops in 2023. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
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Find out more about Local Link
Book a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
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Sign up to the challenge
10 for 10 challenge
Start your year well with 10 minutes of walking, cycling or wheeling every day for 10 weeks.
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Visit the Business Portal
Discover the Business Portal
Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
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Take part in the consultation
Bus service permits consultation
Have your say on TfGM’s proposed permit application process.
