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Please note: engagement on this project is currently closed.


We (the West Yorkshire Combined Authority) are working with the five West Yorkshire local authorities (Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield) to renew the Mayor’s West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan. We recently held a public engagement asking for your views on the vision and objectives that will be at the heart of the renewed plan. This engagement closed at 11:59pm on Monday 30 September.


What is a Local Transport Plan?

This is a plan that all Transport Authorities must develop and regularly renew for their area to assess our transport needs and challenges. The plan then sets out different ways in which to tackle those challenges. It matters because it guides decision making on transport policy and investment across all types of transport in the region. We are responsible for producing the Local Transport Plan, working with the five local authorities.


Renewing the Mayor’s West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan

Our current Local Transport Plan, the West Yorkshire Transport Strategy 2040, was adopted by the Combined Authority in August 2017.


Since then, a lot has changed:

  • There is now an elected Mayor for West Yorkshire
  • We have committed to Vision Zero, an initiative to eradicate all deaths and serious injuries on West Yorkshire’s roads by 2040
  • We have committed to creating a net zero carbon economy by 2038 and to have made significant progress by 2030
  • We are working toward delivering the first phase of our Mass Transit system for the region
  • The Mayor announced the decision to bring buses back under local control with a centrally controlled, franchised bus network
  • The legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed how people travel

So, the time has come to renew the Local Transport Plan and ensure it works for all of us now and in the future.

If you'd like to read our current Local Transport Plan for reference, you can find it under 'Important Links' on this page; however, please remember that it is not part of this Engagement.


Developing the Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan

We are developing the new Local Transport Plan in two phases. This first phase involves developing our strategic direction, including the vision, objectives and principles for West Yorkshire’s transport network. We are seeking your views on these through this engagement.

In the second phase, we will develop the full Local Transport Plan, including the policies needed to achieve the vision and objectives, together with an implementation plan. We will carry out a statutory consultation on the full Local Transport Plan in 2025.


Integrating sustainability

We have appointed an independent consultant to undertake Integrated Sustainability Appraisal (ISA) throughout the development of the Local Transport Plan, to make sure that it will support local and national objectives, including improving quality of life, access for all, environmental commitments and reducing health inequalities.

The outcomes of this will be published with the full draft Local Transport Plan for consultation in 2025. You can find out more about the ISA in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section on this page.



About the recent engagement

By engaging with individuals, organisations and stakeholders, we sought feedback on the proposed vision and objectives for the Local Transport Plan, and the principles we’ll use to make these a reality. These will guide the development of the Local Transport Plan, so it’s important to get them right now as they’ll be at the heart of everything else we do.

We also asked some questions about how you travel now, to add to our understanding of travel habits across the region and help us develop a plan that works for everyone.

You can find the engagement document and questionnaire from the recent engagement under 'Engagement Documents' on the right hand side of this page, for reference. You can also request paper copies of these, as well as alternative languages and other formats, via the contact details below.

Public events and webinars: We held the following public Q&A panel events in each local authority area, as well as online webinars. These featured a presentation from Transport teams of the Combined Authority and local authorities who have been working on the Local Transport Plan, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask the panel their questions.

  • Halifax Town Hall - Tuesday 3 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
  • Victoria Hall, Saltaire - Wednesday 4 September 6:30-8pm
  • Brighouse Sixth Form Centre - Tuesday 10 September 6:30-8pm
  • Garforth Working Men's Club - Wednesday 11 September 6:30-8pm
  • Pontefract Town Hall - Thursday 12 September 6:30-8pm
  • Dewsbury Town Hall - Tuesday 17 September 6:30-8pm
  • Wakefield Town Hall - Wednesday 18 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
  • Leeds Civic Hall - Thursday 19 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
  • Bradford City Hall - Tuesday 24 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
  • Huddersfield Town Hall - Wednesday 25 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm

Webinars: You can also come along to an online webinar when you will have the opportunity to hear about the engagement and ask your own questions to the project team.

If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone, please get in touch with us at localtransportplan@westyorks-ca.gov.uk



Next steps

Following this engagement, we will use what we learn from it to help us develop the full content of the Local Transport Plan, and will carry out a statutory consultation on this in 2025.




Contact us 

  • Ask the project team a question using the Q&A tool on this page
  • Email us at localtransportplan@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
  • Phone MetroLine on 0113 245 7676  
  • Write to Freepost CONSULTATION TEAM WYCA (no stamp needed)


Please note: engagement on this project is currently closed.


We (the West Yorkshire Combined Authority) are working with the five West Yorkshire local authorities (Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield) to renew the Mayor’s West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan. We recently held a public engagement asking for your views on the vision and objectives that will be at the heart of the renewed plan. This engagement closed at 11:59pm on Monday 30 September.


What is a Local Transport Plan?

This is a plan that all Transport Authorities must develop and regularly renew for their area to assess our transport needs and challenges. The plan then sets out different ways in which to tackle those challenges. It matters because it guides decision making on transport policy and investment across all types of transport in the region. We are responsible for producing the Local Transport Plan, working with the five local authorities.


Renewing the Mayor’s West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan

Our current Local Transport Plan, the West Yorkshire Transport Strategy 2040, was adopted by the Combined Authority in August 2017.


Since then, a lot has changed:

  • There is now an elected Mayor for West Yorkshire
  • We have committed to Vision Zero, an initiative to eradicate all deaths and serious injuries on West Yorkshire’s roads by 2040
  • We have committed to creating a net zero carbon economy by 2038 and to have made significant progress by 2030
  • We are working toward delivering the first phase of our Mass Transit system for the region
  • The Mayor announced the decision to bring buses back under local control with a centrally controlled, franchised bus network
  • The legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed how people travel

So, the time has come to renew the Local Transport Plan and ensure it works for all of us now and in the future.

If you'd like to read our current Local Transport Plan for reference, you can find it under 'Important Links' on this page; however, please remember that it is not part of this Engagement.


Developing the Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan

We are developing the new Local Transport Plan in two phases. This first phase involves developing our strategic direction, including the vision, objectives and principles for West Yorkshire’s transport network. We are seeking your views on these through this engagement.

In the second phase, we will develop the full Local Transport Plan, including the policies needed to achieve the vision and objectives, together with an implementation plan. We will carry out a statutory consultation on the full Local Transport Plan in 2025.


Integrating sustainability

We have appointed an independent consultant to undertake Integrated Sustainability Appraisal (ISA) throughout the development of the Local Transport Plan, to make sure that it will support local and national objectives, including improving quality of life, access for all, environmental commitments and reducing health inequalities.

The outcomes of this will be published with the full draft Local Transport Plan for consultation in 2025. You can find out more about the ISA in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section on this page.



About the recent engagement

By engaging with individuals, organisations and stakeholders, we sought feedback on the proposed vision and objectives for the Local Transport Plan, and the principles we’ll use to make these a reality. These will guide the development of the Local Transport Plan, so it’s important to get them right now as they’ll be at the heart of everything else we do.

We also asked some questions about how you travel now, to add to our understanding of travel habits across the region and help us develop a plan that works for everyone.

You can find the engagement document and questionnaire from the recent engagement under 'Engagement Documents' on the right hand side of this page, for reference. You can also request paper copies of these, as well as alternative languages and other formats, via the contact details below.

Public events and webinars: We held the following public Q&A panel events in each local authority area, as well as online webinars. These featured a presentation from Transport teams of the Combined Authority and local authorities who have been working on the Local Transport Plan, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask the panel their questions.

  • Halifax Town Hall - Tuesday 3 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
  • Victoria Hall, Saltaire - Wednesday 4 September 6:30-8pm
  • Brighouse Sixth Form Centre - Tuesday 10 September 6:30-8pm
  • Garforth Working Men's Club - Wednesday 11 September 6:30-8pm
  • Pontefract Town Hall - Thursday 12 September 6:30-8pm
  • Dewsbury Town Hall - Tuesday 17 September 6:30-8pm
  • Wakefield Town Hall - Wednesday 18 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
  • Leeds Civic Hall - Thursday 19 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
  • Bradford City Hall - Tuesday 24 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
  • Huddersfield Town Hall - Wednesday 25 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm

Webinars: You can also come along to an online webinar when you will have the opportunity to hear about the engagement and ask your own questions to the project team.

If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone, please get in touch with us at localtransportplan@westyorks-ca.gov.uk



Next steps

Following this engagement, we will use what we learn from it to help us develop the full content of the Local Transport Plan, and will carry out a statutory consultation on this in 2025.




Contact us 

  • Ask the project team a question using the Q&A tool on this page
  • Email us at localtransportplan@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
  • Phone MetroLine on 0113 245 7676  
  • Write to Freepost CONSULTATION TEAM WYCA (no stamp needed)

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  • Share I would like to raise a complaint about the changes to the 590 bus service which used to travel from Todmorden to Halifax. The service now only travels between Rochdale and Todmorden bus station once an hour. This means that my child cannot travel to and from Calder Highschool from our home without waiting for 45 minutes for a connecting bus home. on Facebook Share I would like to raise a complaint about the changes to the 590 bus service which used to travel from Todmorden to Halifax. The service now only travels between Rochdale and Todmorden bus station once an hour. This means that my child cannot travel to and from Calder Highschool from our home without waiting for 45 minutes for a connecting bus home. on Twitter Share I would like to raise a complaint about the changes to the 590 bus service which used to travel from Todmorden to Halifax. The service now only travels between Rochdale and Todmorden bus station once an hour. This means that my child cannot travel to and from Calder Highschool from our home without waiting for 45 minutes for a connecting bus home. on Linkedin Email I would like to raise a complaint about the changes to the 590 bus service which used to travel from Todmorden to Halifax. The service now only travels between Rochdale and Todmorden bus station once an hour. This means that my child cannot travel to and from Calder Highschool from our home without waiting for 45 minutes for a connecting bus home. link

    I would like to raise a complaint about the changes to the 590 bus service which used to travel from Todmorden to Halifax. The service now only travels between Rochdale and Todmorden bus station once an hour. This means that my child cannot travel to and from Calder Highschool from our home without waiting for 45 minutes for a connecting bus home.

    Fiona Cains asked 3 months ago

    We are sorry to hear that changes to the 590 bus route are causing you inconvenience. The decision to reduce this service was a commercial decision taken by the operator, independently of the Combined Authority. 

    The decision has been made by the Mayor of West Yorkshire to change to a franchised bus model. Under the current system, bus companies are responsible for setting their timetables, routes and frequencies which, under franchising, is a responsibility that will pass to the Combined Authority, allowing us to better organise a bus system to our own standards. The first round of franchised services will be rolled out in March 2027 with all services franchised by October 2028. 

    In the meantime, you can further contact MetroLine on 0113 245 7676 or through their website. Alternatively, you can contact bus and rail operators directly. Operator contact information can be found online at www.wymetro.com/buses/bus-operators/ for bus operators.

  • Share Why is it so difficult to take a bicycle on a Transpennine Train? I have read the cycle policy. I note that the first 7 pages are about leaving your bike at the station. I also note that they claim on Page 14, " We've made it easier to take your bike on board." I would suggest this is not the case if there are 3 of you travelling or one bike space has already been booked. If Transpennine want to promote cycling surely they should allow bicycles on board whenever it is practicable. An arbitrary 2 bicycle limit is a choice...a bad one in my view. We had a Kafkaesque experience last Sunday morning trying to get our 4 bicycle on a Transpennine train back to Leeds. The irony here was that we were returning from a week's cycling in The Netherlands where there is a much healthier attitude to cycling. on Facebook Share Why is it so difficult to take a bicycle on a Transpennine Train? I have read the cycle policy. I note that the first 7 pages are about leaving your bike at the station. I also note that they claim on Page 14, " We've made it easier to take your bike on board." I would suggest this is not the case if there are 3 of you travelling or one bike space has already been booked. If Transpennine want to promote cycling surely they should allow bicycles on board whenever it is practicable. An arbitrary 2 bicycle limit is a choice...a bad one in my view. We had a Kafkaesque experience last Sunday morning trying to get our 4 bicycle on a Transpennine train back to Leeds. The irony here was that we were returning from a week's cycling in The Netherlands where there is a much healthier attitude to cycling. on Twitter Share Why is it so difficult to take a bicycle on a Transpennine Train? I have read the cycle policy. I note that the first 7 pages are about leaving your bike at the station. I also note that they claim on Page 14, " We've made it easier to take your bike on board." I would suggest this is not the case if there are 3 of you travelling or one bike space has already been booked. If Transpennine want to promote cycling surely they should allow bicycles on board whenever it is practicable. An arbitrary 2 bicycle limit is a choice...a bad one in my view. We had a Kafkaesque experience last Sunday morning trying to get our 4 bicycle on a Transpennine train back to Leeds. The irony here was that we were returning from a week's cycling in The Netherlands where there is a much healthier attitude to cycling. on Linkedin Email Why is it so difficult to take a bicycle on a Transpennine Train? I have read the cycle policy. I note that the first 7 pages are about leaving your bike at the station. I also note that they claim on Page 14, " We've made it easier to take your bike on board." I would suggest this is not the case if there are 3 of you travelling or one bike space has already been booked. If Transpennine want to promote cycling surely they should allow bicycles on board whenever it is practicable. An arbitrary 2 bicycle limit is a choice...a bad one in my view. We had a Kafkaesque experience last Sunday morning trying to get our 4 bicycle on a Transpennine train back to Leeds. The irony here was that we were returning from a week's cycling in The Netherlands where there is a much healthier attitude to cycling. link

    Why is it so difficult to take a bicycle on a Transpennine Train? I have read the cycle policy. I note that the first 7 pages are about leaving your bike at the station. I also note that they claim on Page 14, " We've made it easier to take your bike on board." I would suggest this is not the case if there are 3 of you travelling or one bike space has already been booked. If Transpennine want to promote cycling surely they should allow bicycles on board whenever it is practicable. An arbitrary 2 bicycle limit is a choice...a bad one in my view. We had a Kafkaesque experience last Sunday morning trying to get our 4 bicycle on a Transpennine train back to Leeds. The irony here was that we were returning from a week's cycling in The Netherlands where there is a much healthier attitude to cycling.

    Brian Flynn asked 3 months ago
    Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We appreciate the frustration of passengers wishing to cycle to rail stations and the lack of availability to transport cycles on the trains, in our region and nationally. Especially for passengers travelling in groups, the current availability on trains is limited. 

    Transpennine Express is currently looking at procuring new trains; we will get in touch with them and suggest that this presents an ideal opportunity to reconsider bicycle capacity onboard and to update their Bike Policy accordingly. While secure parking at stations is important, expanding the space for bicycles on trains should also be a priority.
  • Share Why a tram system Sheffield has trams which are failing. Connected to wrong places and expensive to renovate and alter. Buses are much more flexible. on Facebook Share Why a tram system Sheffield has trams which are failing. Connected to wrong places and expensive to renovate and alter. Buses are much more flexible. on Twitter Share Why a tram system Sheffield has trams which are failing. Connected to wrong places and expensive to renovate and alter. Buses are much more flexible. on Linkedin Email Why a tram system Sheffield has trams which are failing. Connected to wrong places and expensive to renovate and alter. Buses are much more flexible. link

    Why a tram system Sheffield has trams which are failing. Connected to wrong places and expensive to renovate and alter. Buses are much more flexible.

    JSD asked 3 months ago

    Even with all the improvements we have planned for our existing train, bus, walking, cycling, and highway infrastructure, public transport is often still overcrowded, and roads are congested, especially during rush hour.


    Mass Transit can increase our transport capacity as trams are able to carry approximately four times the number of passengers of a typical bus. Trams can also be segregated from traffic, spending less time sat in traffic jams, making them quicker and more reliable than other modes. It will also be fully integrated with the bus and rail network making journeys seamless for all.


    Moreover, trams can complement the existing train service. For example:

    • They offer better accessibility and improved connectivity to areas that the rail stations do not serve.
    • They operate more frequently than the existing train services, giving passengers more choice of when to travel.
    • They are likely to have more stops than the trains have, making it easier for passengers to reach specific locations.
    • They are designed to serve short-distance travel, ideal for daily commuting, shopping and leisure activities.


    Further information on our Mass Transit plans can be found here: www.wymasstransit.com



  • Share Hackney Carriage Taxis are legally classed as Public Transport yet every Transport Policy, Transport Planning and the Highways Departments all way's ignore this. I am happy to be involved in any future events or discussions going forward on Facebook Share Hackney Carriage Taxis are legally classed as Public Transport yet every Transport Policy, Transport Planning and the Highways Departments all way's ignore this. I am happy to be involved in any future events or discussions going forward on Twitter Share Hackney Carriage Taxis are legally classed as Public Transport yet every Transport Policy, Transport Planning and the Highways Departments all way's ignore this. I am happy to be involved in any future events or discussions going forward on Linkedin Email Hackney Carriage Taxis are legally classed as Public Transport yet every Transport Policy, Transport Planning and the Highways Departments all way's ignore this. I am happy to be involved in any future events or discussions going forward link

    Hackney Carriage Taxis are legally classed as Public Transport yet every Transport Policy, Transport Planning and the Highways Departments all way's ignore this. I am happy to be involved in any future events or discussions going forward

    Ghulam Nabi asked 3 months ago

    We recognise that taxis are an important part of our integrated transport system and our full Local Transport Plan will set out the role they can play in supporting the delivery of the draft vision and objectives set out in the engagement document. This will include the role for the taxi trade in supporting disabled people’s travel, the nighttime economy and those without access to a car. It will also set out how we will make best use of the space on our streets to support our integrated, sustainable transport system.

  • Share What are the provisions set for taxis (hackney carriage) in the transport plan? I think you would agree taxi drivers (hackney carrIage) are the back one for any transport policy. on Facebook Share What are the provisions set for taxis (hackney carriage) in the transport plan? I think you would agree taxi drivers (hackney carrIage) are the back one for any transport policy. on Twitter Share What are the provisions set for taxis (hackney carriage) in the transport plan? I think you would agree taxi drivers (hackney carrIage) are the back one for any transport policy. on Linkedin Email What are the provisions set for taxis (hackney carriage) in the transport plan? I think you would agree taxi drivers (hackney carrIage) are the back one for any transport policy. link

    What are the provisions set for taxis (hackney carriage) in the transport plan? I think you would agree taxi drivers (hackney carrIage) are the back one for any transport policy.

    Suhail rashid asked 3 months ago

    We recognise that taxis are an important part of our integrated transport system and our full Local Transport Plan will set out the role they can play in supporting the delivery of the draft vision and objectives set out in the engagement document. This will include the role for the taxi trade in supporting disabled people’s travel, the nighttime economy and those without access to a car. It will also set out how we will make best use of the space on our streets to support our integrated, sustainable transport system.

  • Share Are we going to get more cycle lanes. I ride 7 miles each way to work and I use approximately 300 meters of bike lane. It’s all concentrated to and from the city centre, which is fantastic, but useless to a lot of cyclists. Also there’s many roads that are plenty wide enough with hatching in the middle to be able to convert to cycle lanes. Crossing islands are a massive issue due to roads narrowing and drivers bullying their way past, when you could integrate cycle lanes and remove the islands, it would be safer for pedestrians due to the roads been narrowed, safer for cyclists and more convenient to cars due to not having to swerve around traffic islands. No deaths on roads by 2040 is a disgrace, this is a 1st world country where people are been killed going about their business by poorly designed infrastructure. I say no deaths by 2030 at the latest. Single occupancy cars at rush hour must be 80%, it’s a complete joke. Make cycle commuting an option for all, not just the city workers. on Facebook Share Are we going to get more cycle lanes. I ride 7 miles each way to work and I use approximately 300 meters of bike lane. It’s all concentrated to and from the city centre, which is fantastic, but useless to a lot of cyclists. Also there’s many roads that are plenty wide enough with hatching in the middle to be able to convert to cycle lanes. Crossing islands are a massive issue due to roads narrowing and drivers bullying their way past, when you could integrate cycle lanes and remove the islands, it would be safer for pedestrians due to the roads been narrowed, safer for cyclists and more convenient to cars due to not having to swerve around traffic islands. No deaths on roads by 2040 is a disgrace, this is a 1st world country where people are been killed going about their business by poorly designed infrastructure. I say no deaths by 2030 at the latest. Single occupancy cars at rush hour must be 80%, it’s a complete joke. Make cycle commuting an option for all, not just the city workers. on Twitter Share Are we going to get more cycle lanes. I ride 7 miles each way to work and I use approximately 300 meters of bike lane. It’s all concentrated to and from the city centre, which is fantastic, but useless to a lot of cyclists. Also there’s many roads that are plenty wide enough with hatching in the middle to be able to convert to cycle lanes. Crossing islands are a massive issue due to roads narrowing and drivers bullying their way past, when you could integrate cycle lanes and remove the islands, it would be safer for pedestrians due to the roads been narrowed, safer for cyclists and more convenient to cars due to not having to swerve around traffic islands. No deaths on roads by 2040 is a disgrace, this is a 1st world country where people are been killed going about their business by poorly designed infrastructure. I say no deaths by 2030 at the latest. Single occupancy cars at rush hour must be 80%, it’s a complete joke. Make cycle commuting an option for all, not just the city workers. on Linkedin Email Are we going to get more cycle lanes. I ride 7 miles each way to work and I use approximately 300 meters of bike lane. It’s all concentrated to and from the city centre, which is fantastic, but useless to a lot of cyclists. Also there’s many roads that are plenty wide enough with hatching in the middle to be able to convert to cycle lanes. Crossing islands are a massive issue due to roads narrowing and drivers bullying their way past, when you could integrate cycle lanes and remove the islands, it would be safer for pedestrians due to the roads been narrowed, safer for cyclists and more convenient to cars due to not having to swerve around traffic islands. No deaths on roads by 2040 is a disgrace, this is a 1st world country where people are been killed going about their business by poorly designed infrastructure. I say no deaths by 2030 at the latest. Single occupancy cars at rush hour must be 80%, it’s a complete joke. Make cycle commuting an option for all, not just the city workers. link

    Are we going to get more cycle lanes. I ride 7 miles each way to work and I use approximately 300 meters of bike lane. It’s all concentrated to and from the city centre, which is fantastic, but useless to a lot of cyclists. Also there’s many roads that are plenty wide enough with hatching in the middle to be able to convert to cycle lanes. Crossing islands are a massive issue due to roads narrowing and drivers bullying their way past, when you could integrate cycle lanes and remove the islands, it would be safer for pedestrians due to the roads been narrowed, safer for cyclists and more convenient to cars due to not having to swerve around traffic islands. No deaths on roads by 2040 is a disgrace, this is a 1st world country where people are been killed going about their business by poorly designed infrastructure. I say no deaths by 2030 at the latest. Single occupancy cars at rush hour must be 80%, it’s a complete joke. Make cycle commuting an option for all, not just the city workers.

    Josh Coleman asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for contacting us and sharing your concerns about cycle lanes and road safety.

    Over the past 20 years, through the development of Active Travel initiatives and the Local Transport Plan (LTP), we have worked to create and improve cycling infrastructure. To date, we have delivered over 100 km of cycle routes across West Yorkshire. However, we acknowledge that more work is needed, especially beyond the city centre, to ensure that cycle commuting is a viable option for everyone, not just those working in city areas. The Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan: Vision and Objectives | Your Voice (westyorks-ca.gov.uk).

    Regarding your point on the vision to reduce killed and seriously injured casualties on our roads to zero by 2040, this has been chosen as an achievable target year for many safe and healthy mobility outcomes, by leaders in Britain and others around the globe. For example, Highways England has a target for the number of people killed or seriously injured on the SRN to be “approaching zero” by 2040, the Department for Transport has a target for all new cars and vans to be effectively zero emission by 2040, and Transport for London has a target for the elimination of all deaths and serious injuries from London’s streets and for 80% of all journeys in London to be made by walking, cycling or using public transport, by 2041. Our own Vision Zero target has been developed in line with this context.

    As part of the Vision Zero initiative, we will continuously review how different road users interact, with a focus on improving the safety and connectivity of routes for cyclists. Your suggestion regarding the conversion of road space, such as hatching and traffic islands, into dedicated cycle lanes, is something we are keen to explore as part of future projects to make cycling safer and more accessible. Vision Zero Strategy (westyorks-ca.gov.uk)

    Regarding single-occupancy cars, a key part of our strategy is to improve public transport and active travel so that more people can choose to leave the car at home for more journeys. By improving public transport and expanding cycling infrastructure, we aim to reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles on the road, particularly during rush hours, and make cycling a more attractive option for commuters of all kinds.

  • Share When and where are members going to be meeting in person by coming together to discuss how West Yorkshire transportations will work better and share ideas And to see how we can be supporting our wonderful working Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracey Brabin..you are the best. on Facebook Share When and where are members going to be meeting in person by coming together to discuss how West Yorkshire transportations will work better and share ideas And to see how we can be supporting our wonderful working Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracey Brabin..you are the best. on Twitter Share When and where are members going to be meeting in person by coming together to discuss how West Yorkshire transportations will work better and share ideas And to see how we can be supporting our wonderful working Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracey Brabin..you are the best. on Linkedin Email When and where are members going to be meeting in person by coming together to discuss how West Yorkshire transportations will work better and share ideas And to see how we can be supporting our wonderful working Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracey Brabin..you are the best. link

    When and where are members going to be meeting in person by coming together to discuss how West Yorkshire transportations will work better and share ideas And to see how we can be supporting our wonderful working Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracey Brabin..you are the best.

    Faith Akume Ekwu asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out to us.  

    The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which includes the Mayor and representatives from the five local authorities of West Yorkshire, will make key decisions on the direction and adoption of the Local Transport Plan (LTP) during the Combined Authority Meetings. The team developing the Local Transport Plan regularly report to the West Yorkshire Transport Committee on progress with the renewal of the LTP. 

    At the moment, we are actively engaging with the public on the proposed vision, objectives and principles for the LTP. We would love to hear your thoughts, and you can share your feedback by filling in the questionnaire on this page by the end of 30 September. Additionally, there will be a statutory consultation on the draft LTP in 2025. 

  • Share Is the 341 community bus included in your Local Transport plan? I live in Stocksmoor and for me it is a life saver. We have a train but it does not go to nearby villages for schools, doctors, shops, post offices, etc. I am 90 and disabled and absolutely dependent on the 341 and I hope that as a community bus it is separately funded on Facebook Share Is the 341 community bus included in your Local Transport plan? I live in Stocksmoor and for me it is a life saver. We have a train but it does not go to nearby villages for schools, doctors, shops, post offices, etc. I am 90 and disabled and absolutely dependent on the 341 and I hope that as a community bus it is separately funded on Twitter Share Is the 341 community bus included in your Local Transport plan? I live in Stocksmoor and for me it is a life saver. We have a train but it does not go to nearby villages for schools, doctors, shops, post offices, etc. I am 90 and disabled and absolutely dependent on the 341 and I hope that as a community bus it is separately funded on Linkedin Email Is the 341 community bus included in your Local Transport plan? I live in Stocksmoor and for me it is a life saver. We have a train but it does not go to nearby villages for schools, doctors, shops, post offices, etc. I am 90 and disabled and absolutely dependent on the 341 and I hope that as a community bus it is separately funded link

    Is the 341 community bus included in your Local Transport plan? I live in Stocksmoor and for me it is a life saver. We have a train but it does not go to nearby villages for schools, doctors, shops, post offices, etc. I am 90 and disabled and absolutely dependent on the 341 and I hope that as a community bus it is separately funded

    Barbara Harris asked 3 months ago

    Thank for reaching out and sharing your thoughts with us.  

    We encourage you to participate in our Local Transport Plan (LTP) engagement survey on this page, where you can provide more detailed feedback, by 30 September. 

    While the LTP sets the strategic direction for transport in West Yorkshire, it doesn't specifically dictate individual bus routes or services. However, the plan does recognize the vital role community buses play in supporting local residents. 

    Thank you again for your valuable input, and we look forward to hearing from you through the survey. 

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    How does running buses (and trains) only once an hour to some destinations fit in with your objectives to build a world-class transport system?

    JaredJeya asked 4 months ago

    We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing dissatisfaction with your local bus and rail services.  

    To address these concerns, we are actively working on improving the bus network through the Bus Service Improvement Plan and Bus Reform initiatives.  

    The decision has been made by the Mayor of West Yorkshire to change to a franchised bus model. Under the current system, bus companies are responsible for setting their timetables, routes and frequencies which, under franchising, is a responsibility that will pass to the Combined Authority, allowing us to better organise a bus system to our own standards. The first round of franchised services will be rolled out in March 2027 with all services franchised by October 2028.  

    Similarly, although the rail system is run by private operators, they are in the process of being brought together under Great British Railways, and we are working with their transition team to try to ensure an effective network for West Yorkshire. 

    This engagement is focused the proposed vision and objectives for our new Local Transport Plan for West Yorkshire, a policy driven strategy document which will play an important role in realising these improvements and will guide the future of transport across the region. This engagement includes six proposed principles for a leading transport network: these include the need to integrate ways to travel, timetables, tickets and information into a joined-up network; and the need to make the network inclusive so that it offers equal opportunities to all. The points you have made resonate with these principles and your participation in this engagement is greatly appreciated; if you haven’t already, we encourage you to contribute any other thoughts you have about the wider transport system by filling out the engagement questionnaire on this page by the end of 30 September. 

    For complaints about particular services, you can further contact MetroLine on 0113 245 7676 or through their website. Alternatively, you can contact bus and rail operators directly. Operator contact information can be found online at www.wymetro.com/buses/bus-operators/ for bus operators and https://wymetro.com/trains/train-operators-contact/ for rail operators.  

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    Why spend £ 11 million on the A629 Halifax Rd Phase5 project in Huddersfield... providing a northbound extra lane at Ainley top , OK but NOT OK an Off-road Car Park at Prince Royd too small for the 24 houses & NOT OK Alterations to the Birkby Rd Junction, felling 18 mature trees ( for which Agents Kirklees Council have served a Compulsory Purchase Order ) ? Planned Alterations / tree felling at the Blacker Rd Junction were Cancelled last year - the same should beneficially now follow at Birkby Rd ? but also unnecessary / ineffective Alterations

    kenn.winter@btinternet.com asked 5 months ago

    Many thanks for your question. This engagement is on the vision and objectives for the Local Transport Plan; this is a high-level policy document which will guide transport policy and future transport projects across West Yorkshire. However, your points about the Halifax Road project will be noted by the team, and if you would like to give us any further views on this engagement we encourage you to complete the questionnaire on this page.

    We believe your questions and comments relate to this project: Major Road Improvements A629 Huddersfield to Ainley Top | Your Voice (westyorks-ca.gov.uk) 

    We will forward your question to the project manager.

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