FAQs

The decision documents are published both on Bradford Council and The Combined Authorities websites.

For Bradford see: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/transport-and-travel/major-highways-schemes/wyca-schemes/

For The CA see https://westyorks-ca.gov.uk/projects/west-yorkshire-plus-transport-fund/bradford-to-shipley-corridor/ (click link to business case summary on web page)

The scheme is closely aligned to the Shipley & Canal Corridor Area Action Plan which informs on the councils long term plans for economic and housing growth, and associated infrastructure in this regeneration area, this can be found at:  https://www.bradford.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/shipley-and-canal-road-corridor-area-action-plan-dpd/

Funding for the early phase of the scheme was secured through The Combined Authority to allow Bradford Council to start developing and promoting the scheme. This has allowed us to start undertaking initial studies such as transport modelling, air quality, noise, environmental, conservation and heritage, topographical surveys, to start engaging with other relevant council departments and start public consultations. This project is still at a very early stage.

The final ‘City Connect’ section of the Bradford to Shipley cycle route is due for completion early 2019.

As part of our scheme development we are starting to engage with local cycle groups. As the scheme is still in its infancy we would like to hear your thoughts on this and help us develop our plans.

Bradford Councils Air Pollution Team are currently working towards gathering baseline air quality data. Once the transport modelling work is complete, the team will determine the impact of air quality across the whole project area. The Air pollution team are also starting to investigate a possible clean air zone strategy for those areas that suffer high levels of air pollution.

We will be looking at ways to improve the walking environment and make routes more ‘walkable’. There are many major attractions to walking within the scheme boundary such as journeys to schools, colleges, football stadium, supermarkets, clinics that suffer somewhat through severance caused by barriers such as the two major roads, railway line and Bradford beck. We would be looking to strengthen cross valley connectivity in particular for sustainable transport modes like walking and cycling.

We would be looking to improve pedestrian crossing points where possible, your views on any difficulties you encounter would help us to identify problem hotspots and inform on any changes needed.

It is anticipated that in some areas the road layout will change to improve facilities for all user groups, though there has been no decision as to how or where this is likely to take place as yet. As we gather more information we will be able to develop the scheme and produce more detailed plans for future consultations.

An assessment of existing road and surface conditions will be undertaken in the future to help determine this aspect. We will be looking to start consultations with bus operators in the near future with a view to seeing what improvements could be made.

Due to the size and scope of this scheme it is likely that on-street parking will be affected. We will have a better idea of where on-street parking is likely to be affected once we have a preferred scheme developed, though at this stage the extent and locations are currently unknown.

The Housing development in Bolton Woods is being undertaken in 5 phases. Phase 1 Houses at poplar Parks Road was complete 2014, Phase 1 Crag Road site and Livingstone Road site are due for completion 2019 / early 2020, Phase 2 Stanley Road retail and Phase 2 housing behind Arnold Laver are under construction. There are further outline planning permission submitted for future phases.

Bradford Beck starts as a number of different open streams which run towards Bradford City Centre where they join. Bradford Beck is then constrained by brick lined culverts and straight channels for much of its course until it meets the River Aire in Shipley. More information can be found at https://bradford-beck.org/

The Canal Road Greenway will deliver a multi-functional green corridor helping to enhance biodiversity and ecological networks and provide a high quality setting for walking, cycling, sport and recreation along the Corridor. More details can be found at : https://northsearegion.eu/begin/bgi-pilot-projects/bradford/

The consultation period will take place from 14^th December until 8^th February 2019.

Members of the public can have their say via www.yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk/BradfordShipley or attend one of the drop-in sessions where officers will be available to answer any questions.

We are keen to hear from local residents, businesses and commuters.

There will be a number of engagements over the next few years as plans develop.

We are encouraging people to register on www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk to be kept involved and informed about the launch of the phase 2 public engagement in summer 2019.

There will be various ways in which local residents and businesses can have their say. Updates will be provided to those who have registered to follow the project via ourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk/bradfordshipley and via press articles.

You can also contact your Local Ward Councillor.

There will be consultation with bus operators in the near future with a view to seeing what improvements could be made.

In the unfortunate event we have to remove a tree we will replace it with another tree in a suitable location as close as possible. We will be looking at ways to increase the overall number of trees to help improve local amenity and biodiversity. There will be no net loss in tree numbers for this scheme.