Very good points, Paul. I'd go for all of those! I would add extra routes on the frequent/cheap services as well. You know Salford quite well don't you? Did you realise that for me to get from the Heights to Salford Quays it involves at least 2 changes of buses? For a 3 miles journey to somewhere the council seem to be moving everything to I find that ludicrous! I like controling when deliveries occur as well. Senora el Gnomo worked just near Deansgate station - another difficult journey by public transport - so I used to drive her in. The number of HGVs parked up and delivering during rush hour was ludicrous. Funnily enough, it only seems to have happened since local councils took over parking restrictions from the police in 2000. Wonder why...

I'm not too worried about the loss of investment SC coz I don't believe the money would have been wisely spent anyway. Call me an old cynic if you like but when local councils start saying they are going to invest millions of our pounds I start to get cold sweats!

Cheers

DeG