1. TfGM Innovation Agenda
ERDF/SUD Launch
Monday 12th June 2017
Rafael Cuesta
Head of Innovation Transport for Greater Manchester 1

2. We know cities today face many challenges. Such as:
Serious health issues – caused in part by emissions from transport. These pollutants contain microscopic solids or liquid droplets that are so small that they can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems.
By 2040, Greater Manchester is predicted to have:
350,000 more jobs
300,000 more residents
And as I mentioned previously, we’re predicted to have 800,000 more trips on the transport network every day

3. In response to this TfGM are working to implement a variety of solutions across the transport network. These solutions can be in the form of infrastructure or service delivery mechanisms.
Recently improved public transport infrastructure includes:
Metrolink expansion with another extension planned
Rail electrification and capacity increase
Over 300 electric vehicle charging points are in place across the city region
Alongside this we are working to ensure there is effective policy, regulations and initiatives, so the rapid growth we are experiencing, in combination with the challenges we already face, will not have a negative impact on the residents and businesses of Greater Manchester.
But this alone will not be enough.
To fully exploit the potential opportunities across sectors, that will add real value to the customer experience and enable us to plan transport more efficiently, we must utilise new technologies and innovations.

4. The world is changing
FAST

5. Gen Y
Always connected
Gen Z
Our 2030 innovation ecology clients

7. BIRTHPLACE OF INNOVATION

8. Pioneering innovation
Greater Manchester has always been an area that has encouraged and fostered innovation.
This goes back centuries – from Greater Manchester’s role as the home of the industrial revolution and the country’s first industrial city based on the cotton industry.
There was then the world’s first passenger railway, that ran from Manchester to Liverpool. The railway was primarily built to provide faster transport of raw materials, finished goods and passengers between the Port of Liverpool and mills in Manchester and the surrounding towns.
The transport link continued with the Ship Canal – another example of the region coming up with an innovative transport solution that enables the city region to grow.
This passion and innovation has driven developments in other area – the world’s first observed nuclear reaction, the world’s first stored-program computer and more recently the discovery of graphene in the laboratories at the University of Manchester.
WORLD’S FIRST INDUSTRIAL CITY
WORLD’S FIRST INTER-CITY PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE
MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL
FIRST OBSERVED NUCLEAR REACTION
WORLD’S FIRST STORED-PROGRAM COMPUTER
DISCOVERY OF GRAPHENE 8

9. Word cloud on innovation

11. Intelligent Mobility Internet of Things City Demonstrator – CityVerve
Autonomous & Connected Vehicles
ITS & Freight: Catapults TIPNW
Open innovation programme
A disproportionate amount of these emissions come from heavy and light goods vehicles. We are in the process of developing the GM Logistics Strategy. This will link directly to and support the delivery of the Transport for the North Freight Strategy.
The strategy focuses on five main themes and each has a key intervention supported by a wider package of interventions. These include:
The establishment of a logistics forum – designed to building on established relationships and encourage collaboration to implement of innovative solutions.
Undertaking a clean air zone feasibility study – already discussed.
Delivery service plans which can be used to analyse current logistics processes and behaviour and streamline to improve efficiency and reduce journeys
Consolidation – exploring different models to encourage more efficient practices.
Modal shift – road is and is always likely to be the preferred mode for goods movements for obvious reasons, however, we are taking steps to actively encourage shift to other modes where possible.
Autonomous upgradable mini-bus

12. Advanced Solutions Development of shared mobility solutions
Includes a large-scale Ultra Low Emission commercial car club
Expanding our EV charging infrastructure network
Looking at other shared mobility solutions – cycle share
New mobility services – flexible on demand, taxis, rideshare
Mobility as a Service – right mix
A disproportionate amount of these emissions come from heavy and light goods vehicles. We are in the process of developing the GM Logistics Strategy. This will link directly to and support the delivery of the Transport for the North Freight Strategy.
The strategy focuses on five main themes and each has a key intervention supported by a wider package of interventions. These include:
The establishment of a logistics forum – designed to building on established relationships and encourage collaboration to implement of innovative solutions.
Undertaking a clean air zone feasibility study – already discussed.
Delivery service plans which can be used to analyse current logistics processes and behaviour and streamline to improve efficiency and reduce journeys
Consolidation – exploring different models to encourage more efficient practices.
Modal shift – road is and is always likely to be the preferred mode for goods movements for obvious reasons, however, we are taking steps to actively encourage shift to other modes where possible.

13. Healthy Streets Health and transport
Walkable centres: GM Connected - Creating a next generation way-finding solutions for the city.
Low Carbon & Decarbonising our cities
Transport and place shaping 13

14. Head of Innovation, Transport for Greater Manchester
Thank You
Rafael Cuesta
Head of Innovation, Transport for Greater Manchester
Thanks for listening