The plans were announced today by Greater Manchester Cycling and Walking Commissioner Chris Boardman, and are due to be formally approved on Friday by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Boardman said: "I've been massively impressed by the political will of all of Greater Manchester's 10 authorities to come together to make this plan a reality.
The initiatives is not primarily aimed at the people who already cycle or walk in the region, but is aimed at encouraging others to undertake more active forms of travel.
"By involving local people from the very first stage, and enabling them to inform the details of each proposed route and crossing, we'll get the outcome they need, not what we think they need.
"That's why we've taken the decision to create a first draft then immediately make it available to the public.
The initial list of routes and crossings will be announced in late July and further information on Beelines, including maps of the proposed network, can be found on the TfGM website.