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Simply complete our short survey about how you currently travel and we’ll provide information on ways to get work you may not have considered before, including the best times to travel.

You have the option to receive a travel information pack and, if you are eligible, exclusive incentives including discounted 4-weekly tickets on Metrolink or bus.

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Complete the Travel Survey here by Friday 3rd March

Trafford Park Line Update - Overnight Closure of Parkway

Dear Recipient,

As you may be aware, advance works have started on the much anticipated Metrolink Trafford Park Line. This new six stop route will offer fast, frequent connections to jobs, leisure, shopping and cultural destinations and across the wider tram network.

As part of the preliminary works for the Trafford Park line there will be the need to lay utility ducting across Parkway overnight. These works will result in the following closure of Parkway:

·        From Parkway Circle to Barton Dock Road (Southbound towards M60) on Tuesday 14th February from 8:00pm until 5:00am.

Please click here for PDF Southbound map.

·        Towards Parkway Circle (Northbound) on Wednesday 15th February from 8:00pm until 5:00am.

Please click here for PDF Northbound map.

There will be a signed diversion route in place as per the maps attached to this email. Please note it is necessary to carry out these works overnight works to minimise impact on road users as traffic flow is at a minimum.

We will continue to keep people informed through social media, issue updates to the contacts registered via the project website www.tfgm.com/MetrolinkTPL and engage with businesses in the vicinity of the works.

If you have any question regarding these works, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind Regards,

Bethan Stanway
Communications Officer

Transport for Greater Manchester

2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BG

www.tfgm.com

www.tfgm.com/MetrolinkTPL

Put a step in your spring

Flourishing flowers, warmer weather, lighter days and local landmarks are just some of the great reasons to lace up your walking boots for a new event this spring, say transport leaders.

From Friday 3 to Sunday 5 March, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will be holding its first ever Spring Walking Weekend, offering free guided walks in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.

The British springtime – often heralded for its beauty as the landscape begins to burst into colour – is the perfect time for people to get out and about to explore places right on their doorstep or new areas further afield.

The weekend will feature 30 fun and friendly guided walks, offering something for every age, interest and ability.

Walkers will be able to follow in the footsteps of the Roman legions, learn about the region’s rich industrial heritage and explore plantations, reservoirs, stately homes and even meet a wizard.

For full details please click here.

Metrolink Trafford Park Line update from TfGM

Dear Recipient,

As you may be aware, advance works have started on the much anticipated Metrolink Trafford Park Line. This new six stop route will offer fast, frequent connections to jobs, leisure, shopping and cultural destinations and across the wider tram network. For further information on the project please visit www.tfgm.com/MetrolinkTPL.

I am writing to inform you that as part of the advance works we are clearing trees and vegetation along the route to prepare the land for construction works. The work is now underway and will take place at various locations along the route over the next few months.

Please be assured that there will be an ecological check to all vegetation being cleared and Transport for Greater Manchester will be planting trees as part of the landscape strategy for the scheme, in discussion with Trafford Council.

In order to ensure these works are progressed safely and efficiently, localised traffic management measures will be in place along the route which may also result in isolated lane closures in areas. We will aim to reduce disruption where possible although road users may wish to allow extra time for their journey. Parking may be affected in certain locations such as Warren Bruce Road, Stadium Point and Hovis. Where parking is affected, advance notification will be given by means of notices on lampposts and leaflets on cars.

We will keep people informed through social media, issue out updates to the contacts that have registered via the project website www.tfgm.com/MetrolinkTPL and engage with businesses in the vicinity of the works.

Kind Regards,

Bethan Stanway
Communications Officer

Transport for Greater Manchester

2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BG

www.tfgm.com

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For more information on how the network is developing, visit our new Transformation Information website here.

TfGM MediaCityUK Self-Led Walk

Did you know

Walking can help you reduce your stress levels, improve your mood and keep your bones
healthy and strong. For example, a 25 minute brisk walk every day can add up to seven
years on your life, and walking for just 20 minutes can burn off around 100 calories.

Transport for Greater Manchester is committed to promoting walking, encouraging people
of all age groups and fitness levels to getout and walk. Whether you are exploring your
local area, walking as part of your daily commute or taking in some fresh air during your
lunch break we are here to help!

This self-led walk is part of a wider series of walks in and around Greater Manchester.
For more information on the other walks in this series, or on how we can help you,
head to our walking pages www.tfgm.com/walking. 

Click here to access the TfGM MediaCityUK Self-Led Walk PDF Map.

TfGM Park and Ride car parks across the network

Park and Ride

With plenty of Metrolink Park & Ride car parks across the network, it’s easy to park up and hop on the tram for a hassle free journey in and around Greater Manchester.

Parking at tram stops is FREE for our Metrolink customers, the only cost is the tram fare. It’s likely the cost of your ticket will be less than your normal parking charges too!

Metrolink Park and Ride facilities are only available to Metrolink customers during the hours of service. For more information on tram times, please click here.

Weekend overnight Parking

Ordinarily overnight parking is not permitted at Metrolink Park & Ride sites. However, at certain stops, overnight parking is permitted on Friday and Saturday nights.

Customers must collect their car before 12 noon the following day.

The Park & Ride sites where overnight parking is permitted are: Brooklands, Stretford, Navigation Road, Bury, Crumpsall, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Whitefield, East Didsbury, Ladywell, Hollinwood, Oldham Mumps, Rochdale Rail Station, Derker and Shaw and Crompton stops. These are shown on the map below.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact customer services on 0161 205 2000.

Full terms and conditions for the overnight parking trial can be found here.

The interactive Metrolink location map can be found here.