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A horse bus of the Manchester Carriage Company, the company that John Greenwood created. Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester

How a “poor bloke” in Salford invented the UK’s first ever bus service

The first ever bus service was created in Salford by John Greenwood, a seemingly ordinary bloke who revolutionised transport services […]

Salford on how bus services can be improved

Salford on how bus services can be improved

Salford residents have recently been asked how the bus service from Salford Crescent and MediaCityUK can be improved. The two […]

Media City Bike parking spaces. Credit: Harry Warner

Bike parking grant worth £830k to be shared throughout Salford and Greater Manchester

A grant worth £830k to support the creation of thousands of new bike parking spaces across Greater Manchester has been […]

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New Salford family fun day celebrates Bee network

New Trafford Road “Family Fun Day” takes place this Sunday (October 1) to celebrate the newest addition to Salford’s Bee […]

Blackfriars Street contraflow bike lanes | Credit: Google

“Rather ridiculous” – controversial new cycle path to be revised following business complaints

A controversial new trial cycle path that trialed sending traffic down a one-way street in Salford will be rethought following opposition from […]

Image source: Wikimedia 2014.NHS Confederation, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

“That’s going to cost me £5.50. Just ridiculous!” – Burnham’s £2 buses means cheaper fairs for Salfordians

Image source: Wikimedia 2014.NHS Confederation, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Salford residents have expressed their frustration with the […]

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‘A people centred vision’ – 2030 Salford Quays vision identifies issues and opportunities

Stakeholders have welcomed a new vision for Salford Quays unveiled in a council document. The 2030 vision for Salford Quays […]

Bee Network Bus
Credit: Francis Barker

£1 Billion funding approved for TfGM’s Bee Network to improve Salford’s public transport

The new ‘Bee Network’, TfGM’s city-wide integrated public transport system, aims to create a more seamless transition for Salford commuters […]

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Popular ‘Bee Network Cycle’ scheme to be further expanded from June 2022

The popular ‘Bee Network Cycle Hire’ scheme is projected to be further extended from June 2022. 250 more bikes were […]

"A great way to keep fit" - Salford's great cycling routes encourage more to get out and about

“A great way to keep fit” – Salford’s great cycling routes encourage more to get out and about

As restrictions subside, staying active is as important as ever for those looking to ease themselves back into normality. For […]