Our latest research shows just how much Manchester currently prioritises space for cars over space for people. The city centre is roughly 28% road space, 8% car parks and less than 5% greenspace.
That’s a problem when Manchester has ambitious climate targets that it’s currently not on track to reach, and some of the most polluted air in the country. Both of these issues are linked to the dominance of cars and yet we continue to allow them to overwhelm the city.
The good news is that there’s huge potential to change things!
Parking is a key policy lever that local councils can control in order to encourage a shift away from private car use, which in turn improves air quality, reduces carbon emissions and creates spaces that are healthier, greener and more pleasant for residents and visitors to spend time in.
