Summary

The provision of public transport is a fundamental yet defining feature of urban design and identity Consider these situations; London without the bus, New York without the taxi, Sydney Harbour without the ferries, San Francisco without the cable cars, Paris without the Metro or Bangkok without the TukTuk.

As the urban population increases and cities are increasingly thrust into the ‘sustainability’ spotlight their transport systems are also subject to greater social and environmental demands. This report addresses
issues of integration within connected urban transport systems with

special focus upon the future trajectory of public transport provision in Greater Manchester. A reasoned approach is taken to focus in detail upon the challenges and opportunities of Fare and Network integration within Greater Manchester.