This chapter sets out what action we propose to take to address the problems and opportunities described in the previous chapter.
Given the size of Greater Manchester programme, which covers 10 local authorities and the PTA/E we have not included every
component, rather we have set out how we broadly intend to address our desired outcomes by tackling the
shared priorities, with examples provided to illustrate some of the measures we will be implementing, and set out how we have prioritised expenditure
to get best value. We identify the Integrated Transport Block (ITB) proposals, the proposed
major schemes, the continuing programme to deliver the South East Manchester Multi-Modal Study (SEMMMS) proposals, and other programmes
complementing the ITB spending. In addition, we set out our proposed approach for bidding for resources from the
Transport Innovation Fund to deliver a more effective strategy.
The 5-year implementation programme is the vehicle for delivering the initial five-year stage of the longer term strategy
set out in GMITS. It is an affordable programme which is based on the Integrated Transport Block (ITB) guidelines, as described in the December 2005 settlement
letter, and the Regional Funding Allocation (RFA) programme. It also exploits the potential of contributions from other funding
sources.
The programme also contains proposals for a further two years of minor works for
Transport Infrastructure Fund schemes in the
Wigan and
Bolton areas. Public transport infrastructure in these areas needs further improvement, and it is important that such funding continues
throughout the life of the Plan. A minor works programme continues in the SEMMMS area, using the funding separately identified
in the settlement of December 2005.
We shall integrate the measures in our Integrated Transport Corridor Partnerships, the first four of which, based on Metrolink
and
QBC routes, are currently being progressed (see 5.7)
Maintenance and asset management, although not one of the shared priorities, figures prominently in our programme, bearing in mind the
wear and tear imposed on transport networks by increasing flows of traffic, existing
maintenance backlogs, and the need to maintain measures already introduced such as white lining in safety schemes and markings on
QBCs.
