A64 Leeds: Residents' views sought on 'significant' travel proposals as public consultation launched
Leeds residents are being asked to share their views on “significant” plans to transform travel along the A64.
Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have proposed a period of public engagement for proposals to improve bus, walking, wheeling and cycling journeys on the A64, known as the ‘A64 Bus Priority Corridor project’.
The scheme aims to enhance bus reliability and travel times, as well as improve cycling and walking facilities between Marsh Lane and Stanks Lane North. Public engagement for the project will take place online at the Combined Authority's 'Your Voice' platform until Tuesday, August 6.
People are encouraged to participate to help shape the final design of the project, with feedback from this process helping to shape the final plans.
The key proposals are:
- Extension of the inbound bus lane between Upper Accommodation Road and Raincliffe Road.
- Traffic signal upgrades at key junctions including Selby Road, Killingbeck Drive, Crossgates Road, and Seacroft Avenue.
- New inbound bus lane from Inglewood Drive to Crossgates Road.
- New signalised junction at (Old) York Road / York Road A64, including pedestrian and cycle crossings.
- Reconfiguration of Seacroft Avenue to create a right turn only for buses onto York Road.
- New inbound bus lane on the approach to the Outer Ring Road.
- Installation of real-time information displays at selected bus stops along the route.
The public engagement aims to inform people about the project scope and designs, as well as to gather feedback. The council says it is “committed to ensuring that the project meets the needs of the community and aligns with Leeds' commitment to reducing carbon emissions”.
Councillor Jonathan Pryor, the city’s deputy leader and member for transport, said: "This project represents a significant step forward in our commitment to creating a more sustainable and efficient transport network in Leeds. By prioritising bus travel and improving facilities for cyclists and pedestrians, we aim to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and make our city a better place to live and work.
“We encourage all residents to participate in the public engagement process to help us refine these plans and ensure they meet the needs of our community."
The scheme is being delivered through the Combined Authority’s Transforming Cities Fund programme, which is aimed at making it easier to walk, wheel, cycle and use public transport.
For more information and to have your say on the proposals click here.