# Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Win | Manchester News

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-06-29T15:53:48+00:00
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Greater Manchester’s clean air push is paying off—nitrogen dioxide exceedances plummeted from 129 in 2019 to just 11 in 2025. Despite lingering hotspots in Manchester, Oldham, and Stockport, the city’s $187 million investment in electric buses, taxi conversions, and expanded bike lanes is turning the tide. Traffic light optimization and monitoring of key corridors like Mancunian Way are helping reduce idling, while pollution near homes, schools, and hospitals hit zero illegal levels for the first time. With a full rollout targeting 2026, this infrastructure-driven strategy proves progress is possible—even if it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1871689227dc555b

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