Two new School Streets launched in Leeds
Road safety officials in Leeds say more than 200 pupils in Leeds have become the latest local youngsters to benefit from a scheme that makes journeys to and from school safer, healthier and more enjoyable. School Streets aims to create a safer and more pleasant environment for children and families by restricting motorised traffic and […]
Council approves lay-by for speed camera van
Leeds City Council has approved plans to create a lay-by for speed camera vans along a busy route in the city. The Yorkshire Evening Post says proposals would see the introduction of a police hard-standing area for the purposes of enforcing the speed limit along the A659 Harewood Road as it passes into and through […]
Mayor Tracy Brabin unveils detailed routes for West Yorkshire’s Mass Transit network
Detailed proposed routes for the first phase of a new West Yorkshire mass transit network have been released today by Mayor Tracy Brabin in a major step forward for the region’s plan for growth. The Mayor visited Downing Street last week for a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how Metro Mayors will help […]
Leeds-Bradford tram plan set out by West Yorkshire Mayor
Plans for a tram system running between Leeds and Bradford have been set out today, as the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin aims to revolutionise the region’s transport network. The proposals were published today ahead of the final Combined Authority meeting, ahead of May’s Mayoral election, of West Yorkshire’s leaders next week (March 14), which […]
Leeds City Council’s executive board to discuss progress on the Connecting Leeds transport strategy
Senior councillors in Leeds are to discuss how the Connecting Leeds transport strategy is transforming travel across the area. Next Wednesday’s (22 November) Executive Board meeting is to hear how what’s described as a record amount of work has been completed under the banner of the Connecting Leeds transport strategy and plan. The vision for […]
Restricted turns, off-highway active travel lanes and average speed cameras in Leeds road scheme
The second phase of Leeds’ A6120 Outer Ring Road improvement scheme has been approved after positive response to a public consultation. The overall completion of both phases of the Connecting West Leeds corridor improvement project is scheduled for winter 2024. £20m of the work is funded by the Government’s Levelling Up Fund with the remaining […]
84 more vehicle charge points coming to Leeds’ residential areas
A newly announced partnership between Leeds City Council and EB Charging will see 84 new fast charging bays installed at 15 locations across the city—with the first 30 bays at six locations already live. 54 bays at nine more locations are due to go live by the early summer. Each of the new bays will […]
Leeds City Council’s executive board to discuss progress on the Connecting Leeds transport strategy
Senior councillors in Leeds are to discuss how the Connecting Leeds transport strategy actions and the successful delivery of the public transport investment are transforming travel across the area. Next Wednesday’s (8 February) Executive Board meeting is to hear how a record amount of work has been completed under the banner of the Connecting Leeds […]
Co-op introduces driverless delivery pods in Leeds
Food retailer Co-op has teamed up with Starship Technologies and Leeds City Council to bring autonomous grocery delivery to the streets of Leeds. The service will be available to 20,000 residents initially within the Adel and Tinshill area of Leeds. Orders are made through the Starship food delivery app, which is available for download on […]
Consultation underway for Leeds Outer Ring Road proposals
Leeds City Council is asking for people’s thoughts on proposed improvements to the A6120 Outer Ring Road. The plans, which form part of Connecting West Leeds phase two, follow on from a consultation on Connecting West Leeds phase one, which was carried out in November and December 2021 on improvements to the Fink Hill junction, […]
