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- Opened in June 2014
- Ideal for trips in from the south and west of Leeds.
- Opened in June 2017
- Ideal for trips in from the north and east of Leeds.
- Opened in September 2021
- Ideal for trips in the south and southwest of Leeds.
- A dedicated website www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/ParkandRide with an online survey and Q&A.
- Briefing note for the affected Local Ward Councillors.
- Social media via both the Combined Authority’s and Leeds City Council platforms.
- Posters on P&R buses.
- Real-time displays and posters at bus stops and strategic locations.
- Metro Messenger e-newsletter and YourVoice newsletter to registered mailing list.
- Through networks of relevant interest groups and stakeholders.
- The engagement materials made available upon request in hardcopies and in other formats (e.g. large print, braille, alternative languages).
- Paper survey which can be returned via a freepost address.
What is a Park and Ride?
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority in partnership with Leeds City Council have launched three Park and Ride (P&R) in Leeds:
Elland Road P&R (PR1)
Further details are available via www.wymetro.com/buses/parkandride/elland-road/.
Temple Green P&R (PR2)
Further details are available via www.wymetro.com/buses/parkandride/templegreen-pr/.
Stourton P&R (PR3)
Further details are available via www.wymetro.com/buses/parkandride/stourton-park-ride-pr3/.
The Park & Ride services aim to improve connectivity and accessibility into Leeds City Centre, whilst reducing carbon emissions and congestion.
When do the P&R operate?
Elland Road P&R (PR1)
Monday to Friday: 06:00-21:00 every 15 minutes
Saturday: 08:00-19:00 every 10 minutes
Sunday: 10:15-17:40 every 15 minutes
*Elland Road P&R is not open when Leeds United AFC are playing home games on a Saturday or Sunday.
Temple Green P&R
Monday to Friday: 06:00-21:00 every 15 minutes
Saturday: 07:00-19:00 every 10 minutes
Sunday and Bank Holidays: Closed
Stourton P&R
Monday to Friday: 06:00-20:30 every 10-20 minutes
Saturday: 07:00-18:50 every 10 minutes
Sunday: 10:10-17:30 every 20 minutes
Who operates the P&R services?
All the P&R bus services in Leeds are operated commercially by First.
What is the West Yorkshire Combined Authority?
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority was formed in April 2014 to be the driving force for economic growth across the Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield districts and the City of York Council area. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority brings together key decision-making powers into a single body. To find out more visit: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk (opens in a new page).
Why is the Combined Authority carrying out the P&R satisfaction surveys?
The aim of these surveys is to find out what passengers think of the P&R services, how they use them and if any further improvements can be made.
Who can provide feedback?
We welcome opinions and feedback from anyone. Whether you travel by public transport, walk, drive, cycle, are a business owner, local resident or just travel through the area. Your views and insight are valuable to us and will help shape the P&R services.
Please share this page with anyone you think would be interested in taking part in the public engagement. If you intend to submit a joint response on behalf of a group or organisation, please share the link with your colleagues or members so they can provide an individual response, should they wish to do so.
How can I have my say?
This engagement will take place from 4 – 31 March 2022 (4 weeks).
Further details of the engagement and the survey can be downloaded via www.yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk/ParkandRide.
We are keen to hear from local residents, businesses and commuters.
We are encouraging people to register on www.yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk to be kept involved and informed about the outcome of the engagement.
How are we making this engagement accessible?
We are taking steps to make sure people who use the P&R services know about the engagement and can have their say via the following:
How will we ensure the engagement will be accessible to people who do not have access to the Internet?
Hardcopies of the engagement materials are available and can be requested using the MetroLine telephone number 0113 245 7676.
What will you do with my feedback?
Your feedback is important, we need to demonstrate that we have taken onboard feedback as part of the on-going development of the P&R schemes.
What is the prize draw and how will I know if I have won?
You can leave your details at the end of the survey, and we will enter you into a prize draw to win one of 4 x £25 One4All vouchers.
The survey will close on 31 March 2022 and the winners will be drawn at random on 20 April 2022. You will be informed by 27 April 2022 via email if you are the winner. Full Terms and Conditions are available here.