Our Structure

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is the local government body responsible for transport. Whether it’s working with bus, tram and train operators to keep your journeys on track – or delivering our local transport strategy and commitments.

We develop and deliver Greater Manchester’s transport vision, strategic plans and policies on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), which is made up of the Greater Manchester Mayor and the ten Greater Manchester local authorities.

GMCA is the city region’s primary decision-making body responsible for economic development, regeneration and housing, environment, strategic spatial planning, skills and training, police and crime, and fire and rescue.

Group Chief Executive Caroline Simpson is CEO of TfGM, GMCA and GM Fire and Rescue Service.

Greater Manchester Mayor and Commissioners

The Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, holds some transport powers (including powers relating to bus franchising) which must be exercised individually.

The Mayor has appointed a Transport Commissioner, Vernon Everitt, and an Active Travel Commissioner, Dame Sarah Storey, to oversee and help drive delivery of Greater Manchester’s transport commitments. GMCA has appointed both commissioners to the TfGM Executive Board, and the Transport Commissioner currently chairs the TfGM Executive Board.

The Bee Network Committee

Some transport powers are delegated to a Bee Network Committee made up of members of the ten Greater Manchester local authorities. This Committee makes decisions, monitors the performance of the transport network, develops policy and supports local coordination of the Greater Manchester highway authorities (ten GM local authorities).