TAMESIDE could soon be rolling out a new way to get around as bosses explore introducing the option to hire bikes and scooters.
It comes after councillors, transport officers and industry experts came together for the first ever Tameside Micromobility Summit.
Held recently at Tameside Cycle Circuit, they discussed how hire schemes could work locally and what steps are needed to make them a reality.
It was organised by Tameside Council, with support from Active Tameside, Transport for Greater Manchester, and Beryl – the company behind Greater Manchester’s Starling Bank Bike Hire scheme.
Attendees had the chance to get hands-on with bikes and e-scooters – even taking them for a spin.
Micromobility refers to lightweight, often electric vehicles that can be hired through self-service schemes. They’ve already become a familiar sight across parts of Greater Manchester.
Tameside Council says there’s potential funding on the horizon through the Transport for City Regions Fund and fresh opportunities from the Department for Transport to trial e-scooters.
“Micromobility is about making everyday journeys easier, cheaper and greener,” said Councillor Stephen Homer, Executive Member for Towns, Transport and Connectivity.
“This summit was a chance to see what is already working in other boroughs and to start shaping a scheme that works for Tameside. We want to make sure our residents have access to the same sustainable travel options as the rest of Greater Manchester.”
Residents and businesses who want to have their say on how micromobility could work in Tameside can email planpolicy@tameside.gov.uk