Greater Manchester Transport Strategy

Our current transport strategy is made up of a number of documents, including:

Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040.
Our Five-Year Transport Delivery Plan 2021-2026 (including 10 local implementation plans).
Several supporting sub-strategies that all contribute to meeting our regional transport ambitions and building the Bee Network.

Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and Delivery Plan (2027-2037)

Transport is about connecting people and places. We're leading by creating a transport system that helps people live better lives, supports local communities and grows the economy.

We've already made good progress through the roll out of the Bee Network: a world-class, joined-up transport system making it easier to travel by bus, tram, train and by walking, wheeling and cycling.

But there's still more to do – and that’s why we’ve developed the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and Delivery Plan. These are key documents that set out bold and exciting plans for future transport investment that will sustain, grow and transform the Bee Network and our wider transport network through to 2050.

The Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 sets out our long-term goals and the evidence behind them.
The Delivery Plan (2027-37) explains how we will put the strategy into action.

Together, these documents set out:

What we want to achieve.
The policies, plans and projects that will ensure our ambitions are delivered.
How we will make decisions.

Get involved and share your feedback

We want your views on future transport plans. A consultation on the draft Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and Delivery Plan runs from Tuesday 9 December 2025 until 11.59pm on Monday 9 March 2026.

Read the plans and have your say.

Your feedback will be used to help shape the final version in 2026.

Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040

Our current adopted Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040 sets out Greater Manchester’s long-term ambition for transport.

Our vision is for Greater Manchester to have world-class connections that support long-term sustainable economic growth and access to opportunity for all.

It sets out a strong commitment to provide a transport system which:

supports sustainable economic growth and the efficient and effective movement of people and goods,
improves the quality of life for all by being integrated, affordable and reliable; protects our environment and,
supports our target to be net zero carbon by 2038 as well as improving air quality; and capitalises on new technology and innovation.

Download the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040

Download the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040: Executive Summary

Our Five Year Transport Delivery Plan 2021-2026

Our current delivery plan runs through to 2026, so we're working on a new delivery plan to start from 2027.

The delivery plan sets out all the projects we want to deliver - or develop - and powers we want to secure over the next five years to generate real benefits for the people and businesses of Greater Manchester.

This section includes our ten Local Implementation Plans - one for each of the Greater Manchester's local authorities - which complement Our Five-Year Transport Delivery Plan by providing more detail on local transport priorities to support local trips within neighbourhoods and local centres.

Download Our Five Year Transport Delivery Plan

Download Our Five Year Transport Delivery Plan: Executive Summary

a strategic overview of transport and infrastructure projects committed for delivery across Greater Manchester between 2021 and 2026. It showcases a range of projects aimed at improving connectivity, accessibility, and sustainability over the next five years.

a forward-looking view of planned transport infrastructure projects across Greater Manchester. It focuses on schemes for which business cases are expected to be completed within five years, but have the potential to be delivered by 2026. ]

a forward-looking view of potential transport interventions across Greater Manchester. It outlines projects that are in the option development stage, meaning they are being explored and planned, but are subject to funding and business case approval.

the current and future plans for walking and cycling infrastructure across Greater Manchester. It categorises active travel schemes based on their delivery status, funding availability, and development and delivery timeline.

How our strategies link up

The Greater Manchester Strategy provides the overarching framework for the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040, the Transport Delivery Plan 2021-2026, and the ten Local Implementation Plans.

The structure of our strategies within Greater Manchester is set out below, and includes the following key components:

Greater Manchester Strategy: The city region’s overarching strategic framework that sets out a collective vision.
Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040: This is the statutory Local Transport Plan (LTP) for Greater Manchester. It sets out a long-term vision for a transport.
Greater Manchester Transport Delivery Plan 2021-2026: A key component of the region’s long-term transport strategy. It outlines the short, medium and long-term priorities for transport investment across Greater Manchester, supporting the overarching Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040.
Local Implementation Plans: District level transport plans tailored to each local authority area, forming an integral part of the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040 and Transport Delivery Plan 2021-2026.