Local Link
Local Link is a service which allows passengers living in the areas where the service has been introduced to ring and book a journey, door to door, within the local area. Anyone living in the area can use the service, as there are no age or disability restrictions on users, such as apply to Ring and Ride services. There are five Local Link services in Tameside:
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Dane Bank
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Gee Cross/Hyde South/Newton/Backbower
• Mossley/Saddleworth
• Tame Valley (Dukinfield)/Mottram Rise/Broadbottom
Tameside Community Transport Group
Local transport is an issue of great importance to people and communities in Tameside as the continued feedback to our networks has shown.
T3SC is hosting and actively taking part in the Tameside Community Transport Group to be part of supporting the development and promotion of community transport and other flexible transport solutions which meet the diverse needs of Tameside communities.
The regular meetings of the group ensure we are building up information on transport options and can start with partners to identify and address gaps in transport provision. If you want to find out more details and ensure that your information about transport issues and services is included please get in touch.
This Transport information leaflet details the community transport services and social needs options for people in Tameside. It aims to provide key information on what is being done to address gaps in provision. If you have comments on any of these services please get in touch with the Policy and Participation Team at T3SC (0161 339 4985 or email us).
Transport News for families, children and young people
Find out all about the new guidance to ensure young people can get to activities in the evening, at the weekend. Read the latest on road safety for pedestrians and cyclists and learn where you can get lots of transport information for children, young people and parents! Transport update for families, children and young people
Funding available
How to have your say on public transport
GMPTE wants to hear from you if you have something to say about public transport in Greater Manchester.
Having your say is easy and can be done in different ways
- Comment or complain to GMPTE
- Take part in a GMPTE consultation
- Improve local transport through community action
- Improve your local train station
- Sign up to our consultation panel and help influence public transport in your area by participating in surveys and events on different public transport matters.
For more information visit the GMPTE website
Tameside Transport survey
You can also complete the Tameside Transport survey to have your say about your transport needs - see our News page for more information and to download the survey.
Being a Representative and Representatives Support Pack
Click here to find out the role, responsibilities and benefits of being a Representative.
Travel Training Project
Have you ever wanted to get somewhere but didn’t know how to, then this is the project for you.
- If you are a young disabled person aged between 20 – 25 and living anywhere in Greater Manchester this could be an ideal opportunity for you.
- GMCDP Travel Training Project is about young disabled people gaining independence, confidence and skills to travel independently on public transport. Whether it is by Tram, Bus, or Train.
If you like to find out more please contact Phil by phone on 0161 273 8141 (TypeTalk 18001) or by Email psamphire@gmcdp.com
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People, (GMCDP), Aked Close, Ardwick, Manchester, M19 4AN.
'Community Needs - Transport Initiatives' - June 2010
Links
Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC): The UK and Ireland's largest and longest established national cycling membership organisation.
Department for Transport: DfT's objective is to oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system.
Community Transport Association: National representative body of the voluntary sector transport operators covering the whole of the UK.
Transport 2000: Independent national body concerned with sustainable transport.
