Leeds becomes first Yorkshire council to trial new EV charging technology
Leeds City Council is the first council in Yorkshire to make ‘cross-pavement’ EV charging available to residents. Up to 115,000 households without off-street parking can now apply for an installation, allowing them to charge from their home supply. The scheme is expected to dramatically accelerate EV adoption in the city, improving air quality for thousands […]
New pothole repair tech tests continue in Leeds
Leeds City Council is exploring the use of three new pothole filling technologies which could help improve the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of pothole repairs across the city. The trials follow similar tests carried out last year and come after a recent report to the council’s infrastructure, investment, and inclusive growth scrutiny board on its […]
WSP extends Leeds Highways and Transportation services partnership
WSP has had its contract with Leeds City Council extended for a further four years, reflecting consistent delivery and enabling the continuation of Highways and Transportation services. The extension builds on more than 20 years of collaboration supporting the Council’s Highways, Transport and Place‑based ambitions, including the development, maintenance and enhancement of critical infrastructure across […]
Public consultation launches to improve active travel routes to schools in Leeds
Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce new measures on streets surrounding schools in Middleton and Halton Moor to improve access to schools and local amenities by making walking, wheeling, and cycling safer and more accessible. Elements Primary School in Middleton, and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and College in Halton Moor are busy schools, […]
From insight to execution – Mabey Hire monitoring on critical Leeds flyover scheme
When it came to replacing the bridge bearings on the New York Road Flyover in Leeds city centre, Mabey Hire’s monitoring technology proved vital throughout, with the insight feeding into the new bearing design and assisting with the safe delivery of the jacking operation, whereby the bridge deck was lifted by a precise 2mm. The […]
RoadTrace by AISIN and Qi launch predictive road safety pilot with Leeds City Council
RoadTrace by AISIN, the world’s first connected-vehicle-based platform for identifying high-probability KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) crash sites, has launched a new predictive road safety pilot in West Yorkshire. The project is backed by national grant funding from The Road Safety Trust and delivered in partnership with Qi Managed Services Ltd, Citisense, Leeds City Council, and Metis Consultants. Developed by AISIN, a global […]
Road Safety Week: RoadTrace by AISIN and Qi launch predictive road safety pilot with Leeds City Council
RoadTrace by AISIN, the world’s first connected-vehicle-based platform for identifying high-probability KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) crash sites, has launched a new predictive road safety pilot in West Yorkshire. The project is backed by national grant funding from The Road Safety Trust and delivered in partnership with Qi Managed Services Ltd, Citisense, Leeds City Council, and Metis Consultants. Developed by AISIN, a global […]
Cycle ride marks completion of Horsforth to Pudsey outer ring road highways improvement scheme
Highway improvements from Horsforth to Pudsey (Dawsons Corner) on the Leeds outer ring road (A6120) have completed, to make it more accessible for walking, wheeling and cycling, with new 50mph speed restrictions and changes to junctions to make it safer for all road users. The final piece to construct an accessible footbridge over the A6120 […]
Public consultation launches to improve travel choices in Leeds
Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce new measures along the A6110 and A643 Elland Road which will make it safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users. The A6110 Ring Road, and A643 Elland Road form key routes in Leeds, connecting south Leeds to the city centre. It is a popular […]
Public consultation launches to overhaul safety at Leeds’ A58 collision hotspot
Leeds City Council is invitning residents, businesses and commuters along the A58 Roundhay Road and Barrack Road to share their views on important road safety, bus, walking, public realm and cycling proposals. The public consultation is currently open to the public and will run until 20 April 2025. The plans are proposed for Roundhay Road, […]