Major Transport Improvements A629 Halifax to Huddersfield - plans and proposals

Section A

The aim of this scheme is to provide improved accessibility to Halifax and Huddersfield, by sustainable modes along the A629 corridor. These proposals include:

• New and improved cycle route /s and infrastructure between Halifax Station and the Calder Hebble junction via an extension of the Hebble Trail
• Faster bus journeys between Halifax and Huddersfield, including an express service calling at Halifax and Huddersfield bus stations, Halifax , Huddersfield and Elland Rail Stations and Calderdale Royal Infirmary
• Improved bus stop facilities including real-time information
• Live travel information signage along the A629 and around Halifax town centre

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Section B

The aim of this scheme is to provide improved accessibility to Halifax and Huddersfield, by sustainable modes along the A629 corridor. These proposals include:

• New and improved cycle routes and infrastructure around Elland, linking to the proposed Elland Station
• Faster bus journeys between Halifax and Huddersfield, including n express service calling at, Halifax and Huddersfield bus station s, Halifax , Huddersfield and Elland Rail Station and Calderdale Royal Infirmary
• Revise d 503 bus route around West Vale and via the new Elland bypass off-slip (see Section C)
• Improved bus stop facilities including real-time information
• Traffic lights and live travel information
• Reducing congestion in West Vale via junction improvements
• Public space improvements around Elland and West Vale

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Section C

The aim of this scheme is to provide improved accessibility to Halifax and Huddersfield, by sustainable modes along the A629 corridor. These proposals include:

• New and improved cycle routes and infrastructure between Elland and Ainley Top, including improvements to the shared footway alongside the A629
• New northbound off-slip on Elland Bypass into Elland, complementing the existing on-slip
• Reduced speed limit to 40mph from Ainley Top to Huddersfield Road (slip road)
• Extension to the southbound bus lane approaching Ainley Top
• Faster bus journeys between Halifax and Huddersfield, including an express service calling at Halifax and Huddersfield bus stations, Halifax , Huddersfield and Elland Rail Stations and Calderdale Royal Infirmary
• Minor improvements to Brighouse Road and Lindley Moor Road at Ainley Top
• Improved bus stop facilities including real-time information
• Traffic lights and live travel information

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Section D

The aim of this scheme is to provide improved accessibility to Halifax and Huddersfield, by sustainable modes along the A629 corridor. These proposals include:

• New and improved cycle routes and infrastructure between Ainley Top and Huddersfield, using a series of greenways and quiet streets
• Faster bus journeys between Halifax and Huddersfield, including n express service calling at Halifax and Huddersfield bus stations, Halifax , Huddersfield and Elland Rail Stations and Calderdale Royal Infirmary
• Improved bus stop facilities including real-time information
• A traffic lights strategy

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Section E

The aim of this scheme is to provide improved accessibility to Halifax and Huddersfield, by sustainable modes along the A629 corridor. These proposals include:

• New and improved cycle routes and infrastructure between Ainley Top and Huddersfield, using a series of greenways and quiet streets
• Faster bus journeys between Halifax and Huddersfield, including an express service calling at Halifax and Huddersfield bus stations, Halifax , Huddersfield and Elland Rail Stations and Calderdale Royal Infirmary
• Improved bus stop facilities including real-time information
• A new traffic lights strategy

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