DOGS LIKELY TO BE ALLOWED ON TRAMS, BUT WHAT ABOUT BIKES?
After a successful trial period, it seems that pet dogs will now be allowed on the Metrolink permanently. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is set to make the final decision, following a recommendation from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).
There are calls for bikes to also be allowed on trams. Sometimes, a destination is too far to cycle and the best way is to make the journey by public transport and bike. At the moment only folding bikes are allowed on trams, but TfGM says they will review this policy and hopefully a date for a trial period will be announced soon.
Charlie says “bikes are allowed on many of the tram systems across Europe, including in Edinburgh, so why not in Greater Manchester?”. Bury Green Party will be supporting cycling campaigners who are pushing TfGM to permit bikes on the Metrolink.