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Bus and bike lanes planned for busy city roads

Jack Conlon
BBC News, Yorkshire
Leeds City Council An artist's impression of proposed changes to the route. A new bus lane, in red, can be seen on the right of the picture, with grass on either side.Leeds City Council
It is hoped a new bus lane will make services more reliable

Plans have been revealed for new bus and bike lanes along a major route in Leeds.

The A6110 outer ring road and A643 Elland Road, linking the south of the city to the centre, are used by more than 38,000 people every day, according to Leeds City Council.

The council said its proposals aimed to tackle "long-standing issues", including traffic jams and a high rate of crashes.

A public consultation on the plans has started and people have until 8 July to have their say.

The proposed changes include upgraded pedestrian crossings and bus stops, a new bus lane and segregated two-way cycle lanes.

Since 2019, a total of 26 collisions have been recorded along the route, resulting in 31 casualties - including one fatality.

It is hoped the alterations will help reduce carbon emissions and make bus services more reliable - in addition to ing a strategy known as Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries by 2040.

WYCA An artist's impression of a new tram line in Leeds. Flowers are seen in the foreground, with pedestrians and buildings behind. A tram can be seen on the right, with a bus travelling along a road on the left.WYCA
Councillors say they will work with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to ensure the plans complement a proposed a tram route

As the route forms part of a potential tram line to the White Rose shopping centre, the council said it would be working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to ensure the work complemented future plans.

Two drop-in events will be held in the coming weeks to allow people to find out more about the plans:

  • Thursday 19 June at Churwell Community Centre (15:00-18:00 BST)
  • Thursday 26 June at Cottingley Community Centre (12:00-15:00 BST)

Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council's deputy leader and executive member for transport, said the proposals were a "vital step" towards improving travel.

"This initiative is part of our commitment to make our city more inclusive, healthy and sustainable," said Pryor.

"We urge everyone that uses this route, whether you walk, cycle, drive or take the bus, to share your views and help shape the future of this area."

Views on the plans can be submitted on the council website.

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