Film Number

10854

Title

LIGHT RAPID TRANSPORT IN GREATER MANCHESTER (VERSION 1)

Producer

MULTIVISION FOR GMPTE

Date

1988

Gauge

VHS

Colour

colour

Sound

sound

Running Time

15 mins 31 secs

Description

This film produced for GMPTE and presented by William Woollard presents the case for why a Light Rapid Transit system would be beneficial to Greater Manchester. We see William Woollard on board a tram in Amsterdam and he explains how Amsterdam has benefitted from the introduction of a LRT system. We then see William Woollard back in Greater Manchester explaining the problems caused in the city centre and surrounding suburbs by traffic congestion. We hear from Cllr. Guy Harkin, Chairman of Greater Manchester PTE, about how with the introduction of a LRT system life will be better for the residents of Greater Manchester and how the city centre will be revitalised. He later explains why a LRT system would be a better option than alternative transport systems. Tony Young, Principal Planning Officer at Greater Manchester PTE, explains the logistical problems of the current public transport system in Greater Manchester and how a LRT system would resolve them. John Brooks, President of Manchester Chamber of Trade explains how a LRT system would regenerate trade in the city centre and increase employment levels. We also hear from Kay Ralph, the Northern Area Manager of the clothing chain 'Surprise' who explains why it would bring more customers to their city centre based shops. The film concludes with a list of the cities around the world who have benefitted greatly from a LRT system and with encouragement for investment so that work can begin in Greater Manchester.