SEMMMS Final Report 2001 – Page 39 – Weighted % sample of responses of what people in Greater Manchester actually wanted, as opposed to what we are getting.
Better maintenance of roads, pavements and footpaths – 46%
Extending Metrolink 35%
Better bus services – 28%
Cheaper bus and rail fares – 28%
Building new roads – 26%
Improving existing roads to increase their capacity – 21%
Traffic calming in residential areas – 14%
Better rail services – 12%
Better facilities for cyclists – 11%
Better facilities for pedestrians – 9″
More ”park and ride” facilities – 8%
Better information for bus and rail travellers – 8%
More school buses – 6%
Charging for using congested roads and
spending the money on transport – 6%
More bus lanes and bus priority routes – 6%
Better information on current traffic conditions – 3%
Charging for parking at work and spending the money on transport – 3%
