School Travel Strategy Consultation

Closes 26 Jan 2025

Opened 18 Nov 2024

Overview

At Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), we are committed to improving travel to and from places of education across Greater Manchester. The draft School Travel Strategy sets out our vision and approach to enabling more young people to walk, wheel (wheelchair users, people using a mobility aid, and people pushing a buggy/pram), scoot, cycle or use public transport to get to school and access further education.  

The full draft School Travel Strategy, including an easy read and plain text version along with the Equality Impact Assessment are available at the bottom of this page.

Why your views matter

This is your opportunity to share your views and ideas on how we can improve school and college journeys for everyone. Your feedback will be used to inform the final version of the School Travel Strategy. Further information on how we will use this information you provide is available in our privacy notice. 

  • This consultation is open to everyone who lives or travels in Greater Manchester. We are particularly keen to hear from children and young people and their parents and guardians, as their experiences and ideas are essential in shaping a transport system that works for them now and in the future.   

  • The full draft Strategy and an easy read version are available at the bottom of this page. If you require an alternative format of the strategy, please contact gmschooltravel@tfgm.com

  • We understand that an online survey may not be suitable for everyone, particularly for children, young people, or those with specific access needs. In these cases, please send us your feedback either in writing or via video message to gmschooltravel@tfgm.com. For children and young people under 16, a parent, guardian or teacher must confirm on video they give their consent.

  • Support for non-English speakers is available by calling 0161 244 1000. 

  • To request a specific alternative format, please contact gmschooltravel@tfgm.com or call 0161 244 1000. 

  • Paper copies are also available in your local TfGM Information and Ticket Office or by request at gmschooltravel@tfgm.com. When complete, they should be sent to FREEPOST SYSTRA RESEARCH.  

Events

  • Online Session

    From 3 Dec 2024 at 17:00 to 3 Dec 2024 at 18:30

    The proposals will be presented in an online session and you can ask questions. If you would like to attend this session, please email GMschooltravel@tfgm.com. Please note, if you are under 16 you will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

  • Drop In Opportunity - Stockport

    From 11 Dec 2024 at 15:00 to 11 Dec 2024 at 17:30

    Colleagues from TfGM will be available in person at Stockport Interchange, Stockport, SK1 1NU for you to ask any questions or receive support in completing the consultation

  • Drop In Opportunity - Shudehill

    From 18 Dec 2024 at 15:00 to 18 Dec 2024 at 17:30

    Colleagues from TfGM will be available in person at Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill, Manchester, M4 2BS for you to ask any questions or receive support in completing the consultation

  • Online Session

    From 15 Jan 2025 at 17:00 to 15 Jan 2025 at 18:30

    The proposals will be presented in an online session and you can ask questions. If you would like to attend this session, please email GMschooltravel@tfgm.com. Please note, if you are under 16 you will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

  • Drop In Opportunity - Rochdale

    From 22 Jan 2025 at 15:00 to 22 Jan 2025 at 17:30

    Colleagues from TfGM will be available in person at Rochdale Interchange, Smith Street, OL16 1YG for you to ask any questions or receive support in completing the consultation

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Combined Authority