A new transport interchange

for Wythenshawe
Public consultation
Tell us what you think by 26 March 2012

tfgm.com/haveyoursay

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is proposing to relocate the bus station in
Wythenshawe from its current site to a brand new site off Poundswick Lane, next to
Wythenshawe Forum. By sharing this site with one of Wythenshawes new tram stops for
the Metrolink extension to Manchester Airport it will create a new transport interchange.
When built, Wythenshawe will have a modern and safe interchange providing excellent public
transport connections for residents and visitors. The new interchange and the release of
land occupied by the existing bus station on Rowlandsway, will maximise opportunities for
regeneration within the town centre.
The new interchange will offer a range of improved
services:
access to buses and trams and ease of movement
between them
modern, fully covered waiting areas
better passenger facilities
better accessibility
improved information and ticketing facilities
a safer and more secure waiting environment.
The scheme will be delivered by TfGM and is being jointly
funded by TfGM and Manchester City Council. TfGM is
working closely with the Council and other stakeholders
to fully integrate bus and Metrolink facilities with the
wider regeneration of Wythenshawe town centre, and the
development of local initiatives, including Airport City.
You can find out more about the proposals by visiting
our public exhibitions at the times and locations listed
on the back page. More images of the interchange
are available on our website including a virtual
fly-through of our proposals. Please visit
www.tfgm.com/haveyoursay to have a look at these.

Q. What will the new interchange look like?

A. The design is at an early stage and the drawings
shown here are for illustrative purposes only.
The new interchange will be fully accessible and
have improved passenger facilities which are
proposed to include:
a TfGM Travelshop, providing tickets and
information
a staffed presence provided by a highly visible
centralised bus supervisors office
a high quality, fully enclosed and accessible
passenger waiting concourse
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
clear and concise electronic passenger information
cycle parking facilities.
Q. Will the relocation have an impact on current bus
services during construction?
A. The existing bus station will continue to operate
until the new bus station is completed
and operational.

TfGM already has the formal approval to build the

Metrolink tram line and the Wythenshawe town centre
stop. This consultation is focussed on the bus facilities
of the proposed new interchange.

Q. Why are you carrying out this consultation?

A. The consultation will inform our proposals before
they are submitted to Manchester City Council for
planning approval. Feedback is important as it lets
us know if there are any concerns or suggestions
we need to consider as we progress the design.

Your questions answered

Next steps

Q. Why are we building a new interchange?

A. Relocating the bus station will provide a modern
public transport gateway to the town centre.
The new facility will be a high quality transport
interchange which will be better for passengers
and allow easy transfer between buses and trams
and local facilities. The new site will be close to the
shopping centre and will also be nearer to the
Forum complex than the current bus station.

Once the consultation has ended we will consider all

the comments which we have received, and we will
review the proposal. We will then submit a planning
application to Manchester City Council for formal
approval to build the new bus station. If this is
successful, we will then finalise the design. We plan to
start work on site in 2013, with the interchange being
operational for buses in early 2015.

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Your views on the proposed new Wythenshawe Interchange

Please go to www.tfgm.com/haveyoursay or fill in this form. Please enclose additional sheets if needed.
Q1. What are your views on the proposed design of the new bus station at the interchange?

Q2. What are your views on the proposed facilities for the bus station/interchange?

Q3. Any other comments?

About you:
To help us understand which part of the community is taking part in the consultation,
please answer the following questions.
Q4. Which is your main means of travel to/from Wythenshawe town centre? (Please tick one):

Bus

Rail

Female

Taxi

Car

Cycle

On foot

25-39

40-59

60-74

75 and
over

Other

Q5. Are you?

Male

Q6. Which age group are you in?

Under 16

16-24

Q7. Do you have any long-term illness, health problem or disability which limits your daily activities

or the w
ork you can do?

Yes

No

Prefer not to say

If yes, what type of disability or impairment do you consider yourself to have? Please tick all that apply.

Visual

Serious walking difficulty

Hearing

Speech

Other

Learning

Wheelchair user

Q8. Which ethnic group do you consider that you belong to?

Ethnic group (please specify)

Prefer not to say

If you wish to be kept informed of the development of this scheme, please give your contact details:
Name
Organisation
(if applicable)
Address

Postcode
Email
Protecting your privacy:
Your contact details will only be used by TfGM to
provide you with updates on the Wythenshawe
Interchange project. Your responses to these
consultation questions will only be seen by TfGM and
the company who is analysing the results on our behalf.

Please send your response to:

wythenshawe@tfgm.com
or post to:
TfGM Wythenshawe Interchange Consultation
FREEPOST RRHE-RKUU-KSJY
Manchester M1 3BG

Exhibitions
You can find out more about the proposals by visiting one of our exhibitions in Wythenshawe.
Our team will be available to answer any queries you may have about the proposals for the
new interchange. The exhibitions will be held on the following dates:
Wythenshawe Forum
Monday 5 March 2012, 12 Noon 8pm
(This event will include information and exhibition materials that are suitable for people with
disabilities. A BSL interpreter will be available at the event between 4pm and 8pm).
Tuesday 6 March 2012, 7am 3pm
Wythenshawe Bus Station
Friday 9 March 2012, 8am 6pm
Saturday 10 March 2012, 10am 4pm
Asda Superstore, Wythenshawe
Wednesday 14 March 2012, 9am 4pm
Thursday 15 March 2012, 12 Noon 8pm
All comments received will be considered as part of the bus station design development.

If you have any questions about this consultation please contact us:
Telephone: 0161 244 1587 (Prefix 18001 if you use a Textphone or Minicom)
Email: wythenshawe@tfgm.com
Freepost: TfGM Wythenshawe Interchange Consultation

FREEPOST RRHE-RKUU-KSJY

Manchester M1 3BG

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