Mayor of West Yorkshire launches public tram consultation and promises routes between Bradford and Leeds

Detailed proposed routes for the first phase of a new West Yorkshire mass transit network have been released today.

And now, you are being invited to have your say on a choice of proposed routes that will connect central and South Leeds as well as Bradford and Leeds.

Phase one of the mass transit network aims to connect St James’ Hospital with south Leeds, with another line running from Bradford city centre to Leeds city centre. 

Leeds and Bradford have been chosen as the hubs for the West Yorkshire mass transit network system, as they are the region’s most concentrated centres of population, business, leisure and retail. 

All potential phase one options for the Leeds Line run close to the White Rose Centre, with two route options also running close to Elland Road.  

Other proposed route options would aim to connect people to the Leeds General Infirmary, The South Bank, Holbeck and Beeston. 

The Bradford Line will connect people between Bradford city centre and Leeds city centre with the proposed route options aiming to connect areas like Thornbury, Laisterdyke, Pudsey, Armley and Wortley. 

And now, The Combined Authority wants your feedback – a public consultation is now open to everyone, starting today and running until September 30.  

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: “West Yorkshire is a truly special place to live and work, but learning, earning a living or spending time with friends and family should not be limited by a difficult journey.    

“A crucial part of our growth mission, Mass Transit will transform the transport options available to the people of West Yorkshire, as well as attracting investment into the region and boosting our economy.  

“We want to create a better-connected West Yorkshire, with a Mass Transit system that is affordable, easy to use, and safe and secure for all.” 

Have your say here.

Featured image – WYCA