Transport for Greater Manchester
Metrolink Trafford Park Line Public Consultation 2014
Tell us what you think by 26 September 2014
www.tfgm.com
Public consultation
In 2008 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) embarked on a £1.5 billion
expansion and enhancement programme which has seen the network almost
triple in size. This programme has already seen Metrolink extend to Oldham
and Rochdale, Ashton-under-Lyne and East Didsbury. An extension to
Manchester Airport and a second tramway across the city are being
constructed.
TfGM is now proposing a Metrolink extension through Trafford Park.
The proposed Metrolink Trafford Park Line will provide improved public
transport and access to employment, business, leisure and retail opportunities
in the area, as well as connections to the wider, expanded Metrolink network.
Trafford Park has more than 1,300 businesses, employing over 33,000 people,
many of whom travel to work by car. Popular retail and leisure destinations I
the area include the intu Trafford Centre, which attracts over 30 million people
a year, EventCity, the Imperial War Museum North, Salford Quays and Old
Trafford.
The proposed Trafford Park Line will offer a genuine alternative to car travel
for businesses, employees and visitors as well as supporting regeneration and
economic growth.
Connecting Trafford Park to the Metrolink network
Trafford Park Line
The proposed new line is approximately 5.5km long and will include six new
stops to serve businesses, retail and amenities along the route. It will leave the
existing Metrolink network at Pomona, pass under the Trafford Road Bridge
and follow Trafford Wharf Road, Warren Bruce Road, Village Way, Park Way
and Barton Dock Road, terminating outside the intu Trafford Centre.
The alignment of the route is subject to further design development as the
scheme progresses.
The previously approved route has been amended to accommodate changes
which have occurred in the area over the last 20 years, including the
developments at Salford Quays. The proposed route takes a central course
through Trafford Park, which is convenient to those wishing to access northern
and southern parts of the Park. This also means faster journey times between
the proposed Trafford Centre stop and Manchester city centre, and the wider
Metrolink network.
Wharfside
The Wharfside area will be served by two stops:
 Wharfside
 Imperial War Museum
The proposed Wharfside stop will be located at the edge of Trafford Park on
the bank of the Manchester Ship Canal. The proposed stop will be a short walk
from Old Trafford, Manchester United’s football ground, providing additional
public transport on match days and when other major events take place at the
stadium. The stop will provide excellent access to popular local walking routes,
to Salford Quays and to the Irwell River Park.
The proposed Imperial War Museum stop will provide excellent access to the
world-renowned, award-winning museum housed in the iconic building
designed by Daniel Libeskind, and to the newly developed ITV studios, home to
the new Coronation Street set. The proposed stop will provide access to
existing footbridges, across the Manchester Ship Canal, which link Salford
Quays, the Lowry Outlet Mall, The Lowry, the BBC and MediaCityUK.
Trafford Park central area
The Trafford Park central area will be served by two stops:
 Village
 Parkway
These stops will provide access to the many businesses located within the Park.
The proposed Village stop is located near Village Circle and Third Avenue for
access to businesses in the Village area.
As part of the proposal, a Park and Ride site will be situated near to the
Parkway stop, adjacent to the existing Parkway Circle, which will be
remodelled to accommodate the tram. The Park and Ride will include blue
badge bays.
EventCity / Trafford Centre
The area will be served by two stops:
 EventCity
 Trafford Centre
The proposed EventCity stop will provide access to Barton Square retail and
leisure attractions and to the wide range of local, regional and national events
hosted at EventCity, including public and trade exhibitions and conferences.
The proposed Trafford Centre stop will provide superb access to the shopping
and leisure opportunities available at the complex. The stop will provide a link
between the intu Trafford Centre, Trafford Park and the wider Metrolink
network.
Design, access and construction
A key consideration in the delivery of the Trafford Park Line is the need to
effectively manage construction and minimise disruption to businesses. This
will be managed by working closely with Trafford Council and other
stakeholders to plan an appropriate construction programme.
Businesses based throughout the Park require continued access to and from
their premises for deliveries and services. We are working closely with
businesses along the route to develop our proposals in a sensitive manner and
ensure design detail is consistent with the urban environment. All stops will be
accessible by steps and ramps.
Most of the new tramway will be segregated, while some of it will integrate
with traffic, in particular at crossing points. An advantage of the tram being
segregated from the highway is that it will not be delayed by other highway
traffic, providing a reliable frequent service. The alignment is subject to
further design development as the scheme progresses.
Proposals will be developed to maximise the efficiency of the tram service,
while maintaining traffic flows in the area, particularly at busy times, for
example during special events and football matches.
Some changes are proposed to the highway as part of the scheme. Sections of
highway proposed for modifications include:
 Closure of Trafford Wharf Road (between Sir Alex Ferguson Way and
Wharf End)
 Closure of Wharf End
 Remodelling of Parkway Circle
 Remodelling of Peel Circle
 Single lane eastbound on Village Way (between Mosley Road and Fifth
Avenue)
How you can take part
We would like to hear the views of local business owners, residents,
community groups and anyone who visits Trafford Park for work or leisure.
There are three ways to let us know what you think about our proposals:
 Complete and detach the enclosed response form and return it to us at:
Transport for Greater Manchester
Metrolink Trafford Park Line
Freepost RRHE-RKUU-KSJY
Manchester, M1 3BG
 Visit www.tfgm.com/haveyoursay to complete the response form online
 Email future.metrolink@tfgm.com to register your comments
Please let us know your thoughts by 26 September 2014.
You can visit an exhibition where you can find out more details on the
proposed scheme. The Metrolink Trafford Park Line team will be on hand to
answer your questions and provide more information.
Exhibition dates from 22 July to 12 September
EventCity – Foyer
 Friday 12 September 10am to 4:30pm
Imperial War Museum North
 Friday 15 August 10am to 5pm
 Friday 29 August 10am to 5pm
MediaCityUK – The Open Centre
 Tuesday 19 August 10am to 6pm
St Antony’s Centre, Third Avenue
 Tuesday 22 July 9am to 6pm
 Tuesday 9 September 9am to 6pm
The intu Trafford Centre
 Friday 8 August 10am to 10pm (Peel Avenue, Lower Mall)
 Sunday 17 August 10am to 6pm (Orient Way)
 Thursday 21 August 10am to 10 pm (Peel Avenue, Lower Mall)
 Wednesday 27th August 10am to 6pm (Barton Square)
 Saturday 30th August 10am to 9pm (Orient Way)
 Friday 5th September 10am to 10pm (Peel Avenue, Lower Mall)
The Lowry Outlet Mall
 Thursday 14 August 10am to 8pm
The Lowry (Theatre Foyer)
 Wednesday 30 July 12noon to 7:30pm.
We would like your views on the proposed Metrolink Trafford Park Line
Please enclose additional sheets if required.
What are your views on the proposals?
About you
Your answers to the following questions will help us monitor who has taken
part in our consultation. The information you provide will only be used for the
purposes of this consultation.
Q1. Are you? Male Female
Q2. Which age group are you in?
Under 16 16 to 24
25 to 39 40 to 60
Over 60
Q3. Do you have any long-term illness, health problems or disability which
limits your daily activities or the work you can do? Yes No
If yes, what type of disability or impairment do you consider yourself to have?
Please tick all that apply.
Visual
Hearing
Speech
Serious walking difficulty
Wheelchair use
Learning
Other
Q4. Which ethnic group do you consider that you belong to?
Q5. Which is your main means of travel around Greater Manchester (please
select one of these options)
Bus
Metrolink
Rail
Taxi
Car
Cycle
On foot
Other (please state)
Q6. Which of the following statements applies to how close you are to the
proposed Metrolink Trafford Park Line (please select one):
My workplace is close
Where I live is close
Both my work and where I live are close
Neither my workplace nor where I live are close
I regularly visit the intu Trafford Centre
Your name:
Your organisation (if any):
Your address:
Your postcode:
Your email:
If you would like to be kept informed of Trafford Park Line project
developments please tick this box
The information you provide will only be used by TfGM for the purpose of
development of the Trafford Park Line. The information will be stored securely
but may be passed on to a third party engaged by TfGM for analysis.
Next steps
Your feedback will be considered as proposals for the Metrolink Trafford Park
Line are developed.
TfGM will report the results of the consultation to the Transport for Greater
Manchester Committee and Greater Manchester Combined Authority and will
seek formal approval to make an application for a Transport and Works Act
Order. The application will include a Transport Assessment and an
Environment Statement for the scheme. The Order will provide the powers
needed to build and operate the Trafford Park Line.
Following a period of tendering, construction of the Trafford Park Line is likely
to commence in 2016 and the new Metrolink Trafford Park Line is planned to
be in service in 2019/20.
We will keep you up to date with information on this project via our website
www.tfgm.com/haveyoursay
How to find out more
 Come to an exhibition (details of these provided earlier)
 Visit our website www.tfgm.com/haveyoursay
 Phone us on 0161 244 1555
 Email us at future.metrolink.tfgm.com
 Write to us at:
Transport for Greater Manchester
Metrolink Trafford Park Line
Freepost RRHE-RKUU-KSYJ
Manchester
M1 3BG
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on 0161 244 1000.