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The Bradford Shipley Route Improvement Scheme public consultation is now closed.


Thank you to the approximately 1,500 people who took part.


As mentioned in the consultation, the scheme is in the early stages of design and the next phase will depend on feedback received.


We will now analyse what you told us and once the report is ready, we will publish your responses on this page.


The information below is what was presented between 10 July and 18 August 2024:



Have Your Say

We wish to make it easier and safer to travel between Shipley and Bradford city centre, and we want to hear your views on these initial ideas for the next round of designs.

Bradford Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have developed proposals that we believe will help you to travel in a more sustainable, more active way.

While we fully appreciate that some residents need their car to get around, we want to ensure that you have more choice about how you travel. Our ideas mean you can still drive if you need to, but will also support you if you would like to travel more by walking, by cycling and by getting the bus.

Below is more information about our proposals. Plus you can download our leaflet here. Once you have read all the information, please let us know what you think. Your feedback will inform the next round of designs.




Take our survey here



Do you need any information in a different language?

You can select your language at the top of the page.

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The Area

The area of the scheme includes the length of A650 Manningham Lane, Keighley Road and Bradford Road. Also a section of A6037 Canal Road, Valley Road and a section of A6038 Otley Road.

Our Aims

We wish to improve how people travel in this area, and that any changes would:

  • Improve travelling between Bradford and Shipley, including getting to work and getting to school / college

  • Improve public transport with new bus lanes and better bus stops, for better bus reliability

  • Upgrade your walking and cycling experience, encouraging more people to walk or cycle rather than using private cars

  • Increase road safety for all

  • Reduce pollution, and improve air quality

Our Proposals

This scheme has been in development for several years. We have had to rethink the project after changes in things like inflation (increased costs) and updated government policies.

You took the time to tell us what you think back in 2020. Take a look at our You Said, We Did for a summary of your concerns and how we're addressing them.

Our revised proposals will look to address previous concerns in a different way, by making it easier and safer to choose to walk, cycle or catch the bus.

We wish to give you more choices about how you travel, and this will hopefully result in fewer people needing to drive their car.

The work to naturalise Bradford Beck is continuing as planned, click here to find out what's happened so far (opens in new tab).


Manningham Lane and Hamm Strass

We wish to improve your travel between Hamm Strasse and the A6177 Junction on Queens Road / Marlborough Road. We want to make Manningham Lane a bit less car dominated and improve the reliability of buses, while making sure you can still visit businesses along the route easily. We also want to improve air quality and road safety.

Our proposals are to:

  • Add in a bus gate. This means you would no longer be able to travel away from the city centre between Spring Bank Place and Queens Road in a private vehicle. You would still be able to access businesses along Manningham Lane. And you would still be able to travel towards the city centre

  • Add in a 'no right turn' restriction from Queens Road to Manningham Lane

  • Install cameras to enforce parking rules

Potential diversion routes

Because it would mean you would no longer be able to travel north from Spring Bank Place to Queens Road in a private vehicle, and there would be no right turn from Queens Road on to Manningham Lane, we recommend alternate routes to travel instead.

If you would usually travel up Manningham Lane to Frizinghall and Lister Park area:  

  1. Head up Westgate towards Whetley Hill 

  2. Turn right onto Carlisle Road 

  3. Turn left onto Manningham Lane  

If you would usually travel up Manningham Lane to Shipley area: 

  1. Head towards Drewton Road / Hamm Strasse

  2. Turn left onto Canal Road

  3. Slight left onto Canal Road and continue to follow A6037 

Here is a map of the diversions:

A map of the diversions, as described in the bullet points above.


Our other proposals


AreaOur proposals

Manningham Lane


  • Build cycle lanes in both directions

  • Install cameras to enforce parking rules

  • Improve bus stops and their locations

Canal Road


We want to add another lane southbound in the existing highway - between Queens Road and Stanley Road - to reduce congestion.

We also wish to:

  • Extend cycleway on Stanley Road and Gaisby Lane with access to Frizinghall Rail Station

  • Improve road junction access to Frizinghall Rail Station

Keighley Road / Bradford Road


We want to make it safer and easier to travel by walking, wheeling, cycling or by bus. So we wish to:

  • Add cycle lanes in both directions

  • Cameras to enforce parking rules

  • Improved bus stops and where they are. The details of where they could move to are not yet finalised

Otley Road


  • Widen the junctions at Otley Road / Keighley Road and Otley Road / Valley Road to reduce congestion

  • Improved pedestrian / cycling crossings

  • Improved bus stop locations


We want to hear from you!

We hope these proposed improvements will provide you with a better experience of travelling by walking, cycling and getting the bus.

We would like to know your views on our proposals and your feedback will help inform the development of our plans. 




Take our survey here



Have a question? Read our frequently asked questions here.

If we’ve not answered your question there, you can email us or ask a question here.


Join us at our events

You'll be able to take a closer look at the plans and share your feedback with the project team. Paper surveys will also be available to take home and send back via our Freepost address (no stamp needed).


In person:

  • Drop in to Shipley Library on Saturday 27 July anytime between 9:30am and 12:30pm

  • Visit us at the Bradford City Football Club, using the entrance from Burlington Street (Room 1911) on Thursday 8 August, 4pm - 7pm

Online:

If you can’t make the webinars, a recording of the session will be uploaded to this page to watch afterwards.

Contact us and accessibility

If you would like to contact us or request information in an alternative format you can:

Email: yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk

Phone: MetroLine on 0113 245 7676

Write to: FREEPOST CONSULTATION TEAM WYCA

Next steps

This consultation will close on Sunday 18 August 2024 at 11.59pm. If you’d like to know the outcome of this consultation please register and sign up to our newsletter.

Your comments will help inform the development of our plans and provide an opportunity to identify any issues that we are not aware of. We will then shape the plans in more detail by late 2024.

We are planning on another engagement with you to go through the updated designs.

The Bradford Shipley Route Improvement Scheme public consultation is now closed.


Thank you to the approximately 1,500 people who took part.


As mentioned in the consultation, the scheme is in the early stages of design and the next phase will depend on feedback received.


We will now analyse what you told us and once the report is ready, we will publish your responses on this page.


The information below is what was presented between 10 July and 18 August 2024:



Have Your Say

We wish to make it easier and safer to travel between Shipley and Bradford city centre, and we want to hear your views on these initial ideas for the next round of designs.

Bradford Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have developed proposals that we believe will help you to travel in a more sustainable, more active way.

While we fully appreciate that some residents need their car to get around, we want to ensure that you have more choice about how you travel. Our ideas mean you can still drive if you need to, but will also support you if you would like to travel more by walking, by cycling and by getting the bus.

Below is more information about our proposals. Plus you can download our leaflet here. Once you have read all the information, please let us know what you think. Your feedback will inform the next round of designs.




Take our survey here



Do you need any information in a different language?

You can select your language at the top of the page.

Możesz wybrać język u góry strony

ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪੰਨੇ ਦੇ ਸਿਖਰ 'ਤੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਚੁਣ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ

يمكنك اختيار لغتك أعلى الصفحة

آپ صفحے کے اوپری حصے سے اپنی زبان منتخب کر سکتے ہيں

Požadovaný jazyk je možné vybrať v hornej časti stránky


The Area

The area of the scheme includes the length of A650 Manningham Lane, Keighley Road and Bradford Road. Also a section of A6037 Canal Road, Valley Road and a section of A6038 Otley Road.

Our Aims

We wish to improve how people travel in this area, and that any changes would:

  • Improve travelling between Bradford and Shipley, including getting to work and getting to school / college

  • Improve public transport with new bus lanes and better bus stops, for better bus reliability

  • Upgrade your walking and cycling experience, encouraging more people to walk or cycle rather than using private cars

  • Increase road safety for all

  • Reduce pollution, and improve air quality

Our Proposals

This scheme has been in development for several years. We have had to rethink the project after changes in things like inflation (increased costs) and updated government policies.

You took the time to tell us what you think back in 2020. Take a look at our You Said, We Did for a summary of your concerns and how we're addressing them.

Our revised proposals will look to address previous concerns in a different way, by making it easier and safer to choose to walk, cycle or catch the bus.

We wish to give you more choices about how you travel, and this will hopefully result in fewer people needing to drive their car.

The work to naturalise Bradford Beck is continuing as planned, click here to find out what's happened so far (opens in new tab).


Manningham Lane and Hamm Strass

We wish to improve your travel between Hamm Strasse and the A6177 Junction on Queens Road / Marlborough Road. We want to make Manningham Lane a bit less car dominated and improve the reliability of buses, while making sure you can still visit businesses along the route easily. We also want to improve air quality and road safety.

Our proposals are to:

  • Add in a bus gate. This means you would no longer be able to travel away from the city centre between Spring Bank Place and Queens Road in a private vehicle. You would still be able to access businesses along Manningham Lane. And you would still be able to travel towards the city centre

  • Add in a 'no right turn' restriction from Queens Road to Manningham Lane

  • Install cameras to enforce parking rules

Potential diversion routes

Because it would mean you would no longer be able to travel north from Spring Bank Place to Queens Road in a private vehicle, and there would be no right turn from Queens Road on to Manningham Lane, we recommend alternate routes to travel instead.

If you would usually travel up Manningham Lane to Frizinghall and Lister Park area:  

  1. Head up Westgate towards Whetley Hill 

  2. Turn right onto Carlisle Road 

  3. Turn left onto Manningham Lane  

If you would usually travel up Manningham Lane to Shipley area: 

  1. Head towards Drewton Road / Hamm Strasse

  2. Turn left onto Canal Road

  3. Slight left onto Canal Road and continue to follow A6037 

Here is a map of the diversions:

A map of the diversions, as described in the bullet points above.


Our other proposals


AreaOur proposals

Manningham Lane


  • Build cycle lanes in both directions

  • Install cameras to enforce parking rules

  • Improve bus stops and their locations

Canal Road


We want to add another lane southbound in the existing highway - between Queens Road and Stanley Road - to reduce congestion.

We also wish to:

  • Extend cycleway on Stanley Road and Gaisby Lane with access to Frizinghall Rail Station

  • Improve road junction access to Frizinghall Rail Station

Keighley Road / Bradford Road


We want to make it safer and easier to travel by walking, wheeling, cycling or by bus. So we wish to:

  • Add cycle lanes in both directions

  • Cameras to enforce parking rules

  • Improved bus stops and where they are. The details of where they could move to are not yet finalised

Otley Road


  • Widen the junctions at Otley Road / Keighley Road and Otley Road / Valley Road to reduce congestion

  • Improved pedestrian / cycling crossings

  • Improved bus stop locations


We want to hear from you!

We hope these proposed improvements will provide you with a better experience of travelling by walking, cycling and getting the bus.

We would like to know your views on our proposals and your feedback will help inform the development of our plans. 




Take our survey here



Have a question? Read our frequently asked questions here.

If we’ve not answered your question there, you can email us or ask a question here.


Join us at our events

You'll be able to take a closer look at the plans and share your feedback with the project team. Paper surveys will also be available to take home and send back via our Freepost address (no stamp needed).


In person:

  • Drop in to Shipley Library on Saturday 27 July anytime between 9:30am and 12:30pm

  • Visit us at the Bradford City Football Club, using the entrance from Burlington Street (Room 1911) on Thursday 8 August, 4pm - 7pm

Online:

If you can’t make the webinars, a recording of the session will be uploaded to this page to watch afterwards.

Contact us and accessibility

If you would like to contact us or request information in an alternative format you can:

Email: yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk

Phone: MetroLine on 0113 245 7676

Write to: FREEPOST CONSULTATION TEAM WYCA

Next steps

This consultation will close on Sunday 18 August 2024 at 11.59pm. If you’d like to know the outcome of this consultation please register and sign up to our newsletter.

Your comments will help inform the development of our plans and provide an opportunity to identify any issues that we are not aware of. We will then shape the plans in more detail by late 2024.

We are planning on another engagement with you to go through the updated designs.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Do you have a question? Take a look at our frequently asked questions, and if you can't find what you're looking for, then ask us here and we will get back to you.

Please note, we might publish your question on this page, so make sure you don't include any personal information. 

  • Share Shipley Fields Road is very narrow, and increased traffic will lead to congestion and frustrated residents. Please avoid rerouting traffic onto side roads. on Facebook Share Shipley Fields Road is very narrow, and increased traffic will lead to congestion and frustrated residents. Please avoid rerouting traffic onto side roads. on Twitter Share Shipley Fields Road is very narrow, and increased traffic will lead to congestion and frustrated residents. Please avoid rerouting traffic onto side roads. on Linkedin Email Shipley Fields Road is very narrow, and increased traffic will lead to congestion and frustrated residents. Please avoid rerouting traffic onto side roads. link

    Shipley Fields Road is very narrow, and increased traffic will lead to congestion and frustrated residents. Please avoid rerouting traffic onto side roads.

    Webinar July 31 asked 3 months ago

    The side road proposals are considered to maximise the impact of the proposed scheme and are subject to review, change once more information is known about vehicle movements in the area as a result of the proposals. It Is not envisaged the result of these changes will increase congestion.

  • Share The side roads becoming one way on the North -East of the proposal are all in the same direction. Why? Where will people go? on Facebook Share The side roads becoming one way on the North -East of the proposal are all in the same direction. Why? Where will people go? on Twitter Share The side roads becoming one way on the North -East of the proposal are all in the same direction. Why? Where will people go? on Linkedin Email The side roads becoming one way on the North -East of the proposal are all in the same direction. Why? Where will people go? link

    The side roads becoming one way on the North -East of the proposal are all in the same direction. Why? Where will people go?

    Webinar July 31 asked 3 months ago

    The side road proposals are considered to maximise the impact of the proposed scheme and are subject to review and change, once more information is known about vehicle movements in the area as a result of the proposals. It is not envisaged the result of these changes will prevent movement of traffic.


  • Share To follow up on my previous point, people won't simply abandon their cars, and this will lead to more time spent on buses and cycling. Closing side roads will create significant issues for residents, as it will increase traffic on roads that are already narrow, causing frustration for those living along these routes. on Facebook Share To follow up on my previous point, people won't simply abandon their cars, and this will lead to more time spent on buses and cycling. Closing side roads will create significant issues for residents, as it will increase traffic on roads that are already narrow, causing frustration for those living along these routes. on Twitter Share To follow up on my previous point, people won't simply abandon their cars, and this will lead to more time spent on buses and cycling. Closing side roads will create significant issues for residents, as it will increase traffic on roads that are already narrow, causing frustration for those living along these routes. on Linkedin Email To follow up on my previous point, people won't simply abandon their cars, and this will lead to more time spent on buses and cycling. Closing side roads will create significant issues for residents, as it will increase traffic on roads that are already narrow, causing frustration for those living along these routes. link

    To follow up on my previous point, people won't simply abandon their cars, and this will lead to more time spent on buses and cycling. Closing side roads will create significant issues for residents, as it will increase traffic on roads that are already narrow, causing frustration for those living along these routes.

    Webinar July 31 asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your comment it has been duly noted

  • Share I feel that sustainable travel is hindering effective travel, in order to effectively implement sustainable travel options will yes be more cheaper and greener, how will this help the drivers? on Facebook Share I feel that sustainable travel is hindering effective travel, in order to effectively implement sustainable travel options will yes be more cheaper and greener, how will this help the drivers? on Twitter Share I feel that sustainable travel is hindering effective travel, in order to effectively implement sustainable travel options will yes be more cheaper and greener, how will this help the drivers? on Linkedin Email I feel that sustainable travel is hindering effective travel, in order to effectively implement sustainable travel options will yes be more cheaper and greener, how will this help the drivers? link

    I feel that sustainable travel is hindering effective travel, in order to effectively implement sustainable travel options will yes be more cheaper and greener, how will this help the drivers?

    Webinar July 31 asked 3 months ago

    A key objective of this scheme is to support a more sustainable network and encourage modal shift from the private car, by providing safe routes for people to walk and cycle and better journey reliability for buses. This will enable people to have better accessibility through a range of transport options to get where they need to go.

  • Share I don't think Manningham Lane works for local people now. It works for me. As a South Bradford resident person who drives on it to get to the Lake District / Scotland / Blackpool But I don't think I should. I think I should use the motorways. on Facebook Share I don't think Manningham Lane works for local people now. It works for me. As a South Bradford resident person who drives on it to get to the Lake District / Scotland / Blackpool But I don't think I should. I think I should use the motorways. on Twitter Share I don't think Manningham Lane works for local people now. It works for me. As a South Bradford resident person who drives on it to get to the Lake District / Scotland / Blackpool But I don't think I should. I think I should use the motorways. on Linkedin Email I don't think Manningham Lane works for local people now. It works for me. As a South Bradford resident person who drives on it to get to the Lake District / Scotland / Blackpool But I don't think I should. I think I should use the motorways. link

    I don't think Manningham Lane works for local people now. It works for me. As a South Bradford resident person who drives on it to get to the Lake District / Scotland / Blackpool But I don't think I should. I think I should use the motorways.

    Webinar July 31 asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your comments.

  • Share what is the timeline of this project if considered to go ahead. on Facebook Share what is the timeline of this project if considered to go ahead. on Twitter Share what is the timeline of this project if considered to go ahead. on Linkedin Email what is the timeline of this project if considered to go ahead. link

    what is the timeline of this project if considered to go ahead.

    Webinar July 31 asked 3 months ago

    The scheme won’t go ahead until the year 2026 at the earliest

  • Share Will the line of cars stuck in a one way road not increase pollution with residential areas. Would pollution not decrease if cars were able to drive freely to get the their destination the quickest way possible? I strongly feel that this project doesn’t not take into consideration of the drivers and more so the convenience of those who don’t drive. on Facebook Share Will the line of cars stuck in a one way road not increase pollution with residential areas. Would pollution not decrease if cars were able to drive freely to get the their destination the quickest way possible? I strongly feel that this project doesn’t not take into consideration of the drivers and more so the convenience of those who don’t drive. on Twitter Share Will the line of cars stuck in a one way road not increase pollution with residential areas. Would pollution not decrease if cars were able to drive freely to get the their destination the quickest way possible? I strongly feel that this project doesn’t not take into consideration of the drivers and more so the convenience of those who don’t drive. on Linkedin Email Will the line of cars stuck in a one way road not increase pollution with residential areas. Would pollution not decrease if cars were able to drive freely to get the their destination the quickest way possible? I strongly feel that this project doesn’t not take into consideration of the drivers and more so the convenience of those who don’t drive. link

    Will the line of cars stuck in a one way road not increase pollution with residential areas. Would pollution not decrease if cars were able to drive freely to get the their destination the quickest way possible? I strongly feel that this project doesn’t not take into consideration of the drivers and more so the convenience of those who don’t drive.

    Webinar July 31 asked 3 months ago

    Air Quality assessments are a key part of the business case at this stage and will be used to inform the current design proposals as well as any impacts (+ and -) to air quality on the area as a result of this scheme, indeed, reducing transport related emissions on this route is a key objective of this scheme.  All the assessments will be important when considering the next stage of the designs.  

    Another key objective of this scheme is to support a more sustainable transport network and encourage modal shift from the private car, by providing safe routes for people to walk and cycle and better journey reliability for buses, this will enable people to have greater accessibility and more options to get where they need to go.

  • Share Why have you proposed a crossing near the northern end of Frizinghall road across canal road, when there are existing crossings both north and south with no buildings on the eastern side of Canal road between both existing crossings on Facebook Share Why have you proposed a crossing near the northern end of Frizinghall road across canal road, when there are existing crossings both north and south with no buildings on the eastern side of Canal road between both existing crossings on Twitter Share Why have you proposed a crossing near the northern end of Frizinghall road across canal road, when there are existing crossings both north and south with no buildings on the eastern side of Canal road between both existing crossings on Linkedin Email Why have you proposed a crossing near the northern end of Frizinghall road across canal road, when there are existing crossings both north and south with no buildings on the eastern side of Canal road between both existing crossings link

    Why have you proposed a crossing near the northern end of Frizinghall road across canal road, when there are existing crossings both north and south with no buildings on the eastern side of Canal road between both existing crossings

    Webinar July 31 asked 3 months ago

    All crossings proposed and existing are currently being reviewed and nothing has been finalised. The crossing is proposed to aid non motorist users, but it may be that as part of the ongoing design a different scenario could be implemented in this area.

  • Share Will the new crossing at the north fork of Frizinghall Road facilitate right turns onto Valley Road? on Facebook Share Will the new crossing at the north fork of Frizinghall Road facilitate right turns onto Valley Road? on Twitter Share Will the new crossing at the north fork of Frizinghall Road facilitate right turns onto Valley Road? on Linkedin Email Will the new crossing at the north fork of Frizinghall Road facilitate right turns onto Valley Road? link

    Will the new crossing at the north fork of Frizinghall Road facilitate right turns onto Valley Road?

    Webinar July 31 asked 3 months ago

    Yes, that's right

  • Share Are we doing what we think can improve or are we all looking at what needs improving. Yes we improve cycle lanes, improve landscapes and make bus lanes 24/7. This doesn’t do anything, what we need is a lockdown on double parking, improving road surfaces, looking at the streets and how they are currently being used. From an office this probably sounds amazing but from a resident this is just horrible. This will also cause traffic with roadworks which will hinder traffic that is already standstill on Facebook Share Are we doing what we think can improve or are we all looking at what needs improving. Yes we improve cycle lanes, improve landscapes and make bus lanes 24/7. This doesn’t do anything, what we need is a lockdown on double parking, improving road surfaces, looking at the streets and how they are currently being used. From an office this probably sounds amazing but from a resident this is just horrible. This will also cause traffic with roadworks which will hinder traffic that is already standstill on Twitter Share Are we doing what we think can improve or are we all looking at what needs improving. Yes we improve cycle lanes, improve landscapes and make bus lanes 24/7. This doesn’t do anything, what we need is a lockdown on double parking, improving road surfaces, looking at the streets and how they are currently being used. From an office this probably sounds amazing but from a resident this is just horrible. This will also cause traffic with roadworks which will hinder traffic that is already standstill on Linkedin Email Are we doing what we think can improve or are we all looking at what needs improving. Yes we improve cycle lanes, improve landscapes and make bus lanes 24/7. This doesn’t do anything, what we need is a lockdown on double parking, improving road surfaces, looking at the streets and how they are currently being used. From an office this probably sounds amazing but from a resident this is just horrible. This will also cause traffic with roadworks which will hinder traffic that is already standstill link

    Are we doing what we think can improve or are we all looking at what needs improving. Yes we improve cycle lanes, improve landscapes and make bus lanes 24/7. This doesn’t do anything, what we need is a lockdown on double parking, improving road surfaces, looking at the streets and how they are currently being used. From an office this probably sounds amazing but from a resident this is just horrible. This will also cause traffic with roadworks which will hinder traffic that is already standstill

    Webinar July 31 asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your comments:

    As part of the proposals, it is necessary to address and resolve some of the parking issues in this area. Also it is proposed that new surfacing of the relevant roads will improve the surrounding network as well.

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