In summer 2024, almost 5000 people had their say in our phase one Mass Transit route options consultation.
We asked for your views on 10 route options, which would see a tram linking Leeds with Bradford and south Leeds with St James' Hospital. The tram would also link key places like the White Rose, Elland Road, Bradford Forster Square Station and Leeds Rail Station.
View the consultation report below or continue reading for the key findings.
Here’s what we asked you…
- Which of our proposed routes for a tram line across Leeds you support (the Leeds Line)
- Which of our proposed routes for a tram line from Bradford to Leeds you support (the Bradford Line)
- Your opinions on early-stage proposals for how we will deliver a Mass Transit network whilst balancing the long-term needs of the environment, society and the economy – what we call our Sustainability Strategy
- How much you believe Mass Transit will improve opportunities for placemaking and if you have any suggestions about additional places that could be improved as part of our plan
Since then, we’ve been reviewing and analysing your responses.
The findings show that there is strong support for the Mass Transit Phase one proposals. More than two thirds of respondents supported the plans for a line between Leeds and Bradford, and more than three quarters supported a line from St James’s Hospital to the White Rose.
Extent of support for the Leeds Line
Extent of support for the Bradford Line 
In south Leeds, the most supported route (L6) would run via Holbeck, Elland Road Stadium and Beeston Ring Road before finishing at the White Rose Centre. This was followed by L7, which would run via Gelderd Road, Lowfield Road, Elland Road Stadium and Old Lane.
A similar level of support was given to all three Bradford Line options, including line B1 (running from Leeds city centre via Armley, Stanningley, Thornbury and Laisterdyke before arriving in Bradford city centre); B2 (via Laisterdyke and Wortley), and B3, (via Laisterdyke and Armley).
People taking part said improving connections in residential areas, reducing traffic congestion, providing quick journey times and improving access to jobs and education are the most important outcomes.
Our Sustainability Strategy was supported by 70% of respondents.
We are now considering your feedback as we make decisions on the preferred routes, develop more detailed proposals, and refine the Sustainability Strategy.
This feedback is important to ensure the final plans meet the needs of the communities and businesses near the routes, and it will help add more details to the development plans for Phase One.
It’s important to remember that the feedback received from this consultation is just one part of a wider planning and engagement process.
Once further work has been done and technical assessments carried out, we’ll hold a further consultation on the preferred scheme in early 2026.
For more information about the consultation report, you can view our frequently asked questions here.
Mass Transit phase one route options map
Map shows the potential route options for both the Leeds and Bradford Lines that were consulted on in 2024. For maps showing the individual route options, please refer to the consultation brochure.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Public engagement on the draft Connectivity Plan, which featured the Mass Transit Vision 2040, and asked for views on the proposed corridors.
Consultation on revised Mass Transit Vision 2040 when statutory consultees and the public were able to comment and provide their views.
Mass Transit phase one consultation was held between 15 July and 30 September where we asked for your views on route options.
The outcome report summarises the results of the phase one route options consultation, highlighting key points from your feedback.
Further consultations on preferred routes, depots and stops.
Application to the Secretary of State for Transport for a Transport and Works Act Order.