Clean Air Now!

about CAN

CAN is a coalition of organisations in Greater Manchester who believe that the area needs radically better transport, including quality public transport and safe pedestrian and cycle routes.

We support the Transport Innovation Fund (TIF), the plan to invest around 3bn in improving the area's transport and to introduce a peak-time congestion charge. For more information about why we support, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.

We aim to highlight the wide-ranging benefits of TIF and to make sure that environmental and social issues are at the core.

For more details on the plans, please see www.gmfuturetransport.org.uk (a site by AGMA and GMPTE).

Show your support for our manifesto by taking action.

in the news

a selection of relevant news items

2008-08-18 53% Support for TIF

Poll reveals 53% in support of TIF and only 40% against with 7% undecided. Interesting news for those who like to claim that everyone is against the plans. Manchester Evening News

2008-08-11 Only 10% will Pay the Congestion Charge

A study predicts that only 10% of peak-time drivers would pay the congestion charge. Manchester Evening News

2008-08-04 Congestion Charge Good For Us...

... says city design expert. Manchester Evening News

2008-07-31 Traffic Figures Support TIF Bid

Study shows reductions in traffic speeds. Crains

2008-06-09 More TIF Money Than we Expected

Announcement that Government will give TIF money to Greater Manchester - Hurray! And they're giving 1.5bn instead of the 1.2bn the city asked for... Manchester Evening News

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campaign updates

2008-08-20 You Must Be Nuts!

CAN heads down to the TIF consultation with our woodland friend and a simple message 'You say no to £3 billion? You must be nuts!'
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2008-08-19 New FAQs section

A new Frequently Asked Questions section helps to clear up the facts on the Transport Innovation Fund plans. Essential reading as the referendum approaches.

2008-07-31 £3 Billion Question Debate

Dave Coleman speaks for CAN. Listen to his opening presentation.

2008-06-09 MANCHESTER BREATHES EASIER...

...AS CITY REGION’S BID FOR TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT GETS THE GREEN LIGHT. Greater Manchester is on track to become cleaner, greener and...

2008-06-07 Business Group Gets Clean Air Now Backing

2008-05-15 How Would You Spend £3billion?

Clean Air Now and the Transport Pool invite you to tell us how you would spend the £3billion pounds Transport Innovation Fund money... more info

2008-04-14 Add your Face to Clean Air Now

Follow our pointers to show your support for our campaign.

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2008-03-21 Support Base Grows

Harry Hall and Mike Cookson cycle shops, Forest Foods and Manchester Environmental Education Network add their support to CAN.

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