Have your say on transport

Bus service 184 pictured on Huddersfield Road in Diggle.

SADDLEWORTH residents are being asked for their views on how public transport in the area could be improved.

The results of the survey, being carried out by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), will support the development of potential interventions to make the transport network better suited to the needs of Saddleworth residents.

Efficient

The survey is funded by the Department for Transport's Total Transport Pilot Fund to deliver joined-up and efficient transport links specifically in rural areas.

Councillor Andrew Fender, chairman of the TfGM Committee, said: "We want to find out where Saddleworth residents travel to and how, and what people think about public transport."

The Labour councillor added: "All comments received during consultation will help to inform recommendations for improving transport in Saddleworth, so we can start to target interventions that will better connect people with work, education, shops, leisure, health and local services, as well as friends and family."

The survey is available now to complete online at www.tfgm.com/saddleworth, and hard copies will be distributed to Saddleworth residents and available for collection at Uppermill Library.

Residents have until Wednesday, November 30 to complete and return the survey.

If you would like more information on the Total Transport scheme, please email saddleworthtransport@tfgm.com.