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1. 1. Park and ride scheme gathers speed

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 17 November 2003 A JAM-busting park and ride scheme was launched in Manchester at the weekend. Despite a slow start, by late Saturday morning a steady stream of shoppers were arriving at the Siemens staff car park off Princess Road, Chorlton, to be bussed into the city centre.

2. 2. A taste of life in the bus lane

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 23 September 2003 IT WAS supposed to "raise awareness of the environmental impact of traffic on our roads". In the event, it raised awareness of Manchester's rainy reputation. Weeks of planning for "In Town Without My Car Day" went by the board when it poured with rain and the barriers blocking the way into Albert Square were lifted with more than two hours to go.

3. 3. Going off the rails

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 28 July 2003

   AFTER ferrying thousands of passengers across Manchester without a hitch during last year's Commonwealth Games, the city's public transport system was hailed a resounding success. Now there are predictions that, without investment,& chaos is& looming as Alan Salter reports.

4. 4. Pay to drive plan on way

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 17 February 2003 A NEW "congestion commission" will look at making motorists pay to drive in Greater Manchester.

5. 5. Drivers face road toll countdown

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 31 January 2003 MOTORISTS could be paying to drive on all roads around Greater Manchester within eight years.

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