Transforming Travel between Leeds & Wakefield - A61

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Transforming Travel between Leeds & Wakefield A61

Please note - this consultation has now closed.

The Outcome report can be viewed HERE.

The information below was presented during the public consultation between Monday 4 July to Sunday 14 August 2022.

Wakefield Council and Leeds City Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, would like your feedback on proposed improvements to the A61. Changes are proposed between Savannah Way Roundabout and Carlton Lane in Leeds and then to two sections within Wakefield district; the first section is at Canal Lane and the second between Woodcock Street and Standbridge Lane.

In this public consultation we would like your feedback on initial proposals for a range of improvements to bus, walking and cycling facilities along the A61 corridor, which will help shape the development of more detailed plans.

Please read the details below, view the plans and then fill out the survey here.


Project Overview

The A61 corridor is a key route linking Leeds and Wakefield. It serves the communities of Stourton and Lofthouse in the Leeds district, Sandal and Agbrigg in the Wakefield district, and many others. The corridor carries both long-distance traffic from across the region, as well as local traffic. It is also a high frequency bus route.

Bus journeys along the A61 corridor often experience delays, particularly at peak times, due to congestion and a lack of dedicated bus priority measures. This results in fewer people feeling able to switch from travelling by car to bus. This leads to more congestion and poorer air quality.

There are also narrow pavements and limited crossing opportunities for people walking along the A61 corridor, making it unappealing for users, particularly children and the elderly. There is also a lack of dedicated facilities for people cycling along the A61 corridor, meaning they are often travelling very close to the traffic and can feel unsafe.


Objectives

The A61 Corridor Improvements Scheme will deliver better bus services by improving bus journey times. This will be done with the introduction of new bus lanes and priority given to buses at key junctions using ‘smart technology’. This will help people become better connected to employment, education, and training opportunities across the region via bus. It will also encourage people who currently drive to travel more sustainably (i.e., by bus, bike or on foot if they can) and reduce the impact on local air quality.

The scheme will also improve the route for people walking and cycling by introducing new and improved facilities including cycle lanes, wider footways, and crossings.

Other proposed improvements to make the roads safer include better on-street car parking and improved junctions. This will encourage people making shorter journeys (such as travelling to school) to consider walking or cycling instead. It will also improve public health, safety, and air quality.

The proposals will be complemented by a range of new planting, greenery, and places to stop and rest. This will make the public spaces along the route more inviting and less car dominated.

Our proposals along the route have been divided into six zones. Click on the zones below to find out more about current issues, the proposals, and plans:

The map below provides an overview of the zones we are consulting on. You can view the map more closely with the other consultation documents or click to view the map: (Zones 1-3 Map), (Zones 4-6 Map).

We want your views on the proposed improvements so we can identify and develop the best schemes to form a final package of measures.

The scale of what we can deliver on this corridor is dependent on the funding available. Currently there is an allocation of £11.6million from the Transforming Cities Fund to the A61 corridor but the proposals in this consultation exceed that funding. The schemes that are taken forward, and the designs of these schemes, will be influenced by your feedback. This means your views are crucial to ensure that the schemes taken forward meet the needs of the community.

Have your say

To see our proposals in more detail, please view the plans (above and under 'Our Proposals'). Once you have read the information, you can let us know what you think using the following methods:

  • complete our survey by clicking the link below
  • ask us a question using the Questions tool
  • view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here

Click here to take the survey

You can also contact us:

  • via email on yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
  • via phone (MetroLine Information Service) on 0113 245 7676
  • via post at Freepost CONSULTATION TEAM (WYCA)

Please contact us using the methods above if you would like to receive this information in an alternative format.

Drop in events

We will be hosting 3 drop-in events as part of this consultation which will provide the public with an opportunity to find out more and ask questions. There will also be access to paper surveys, or the project team can direct you to the online survey. There is no need to register for these events, please just come along and meet the team.


Date

Time

Location

Monday 11 July

16:00- 19:00

Sandal Methodist Church, WF1 5NU

Wednesday 13 July

16:00- 19:00

Outwood Memorial Hall, WF1 2NE

Wednesday 20 July

14:00- 18:00

Robin Hood Primary, WF3 3BG

Monday 25 July18:00- 20:00
Oulton Primary,
LS26 8NT


Next steps

Feedback gathered from the public consultation will be taken into consideration and will inform the development of more detailed proposals. A consultation outcome report summarising the feedback will then be added to this webpage.

The scheme is funded by the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), a major new programme of transport infrastructure investment. TCF aims to help create a positive change in the way we travel across the region, providing an accessible, attractive, and cleaner alternative to car journeys.

This engagement will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 14 August 2022.

Transforming Travel between Leeds & Wakefield A61

Please note - this consultation has now closed.

The Outcome report can be viewed HERE.

The information below was presented during the public consultation between Monday 4 July to Sunday 14 August 2022.

Wakefield Council and Leeds City Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, would like your feedback on proposed improvements to the A61. Changes are proposed between Savannah Way Roundabout and Carlton Lane in Leeds and then to two sections within Wakefield district; the first section is at Canal Lane and the second between Woodcock Street and Standbridge Lane.

In this public consultation we would like your feedback on initial proposals for a range of improvements to bus, walking and cycling facilities along the A61 corridor, which will help shape the development of more detailed plans.

Please read the details below, view the plans and then fill out the survey here.


Project Overview

The A61 corridor is a key route linking Leeds and Wakefield. It serves the communities of Stourton and Lofthouse in the Leeds district, Sandal and Agbrigg in the Wakefield district, and many others. The corridor carries both long-distance traffic from across the region, as well as local traffic. It is also a high frequency bus route.

Bus journeys along the A61 corridor often experience delays, particularly at peak times, due to congestion and a lack of dedicated bus priority measures. This results in fewer people feeling able to switch from travelling by car to bus. This leads to more congestion and poorer air quality.

There are also narrow pavements and limited crossing opportunities for people walking along the A61 corridor, making it unappealing for users, particularly children and the elderly. There is also a lack of dedicated facilities for people cycling along the A61 corridor, meaning they are often travelling very close to the traffic and can feel unsafe.


Objectives

The A61 Corridor Improvements Scheme will deliver better bus services by improving bus journey times. This will be done with the introduction of new bus lanes and priority given to buses at key junctions using ‘smart technology’. This will help people become better connected to employment, education, and training opportunities across the region via bus. It will also encourage people who currently drive to travel more sustainably (i.e., by bus, bike or on foot if they can) and reduce the impact on local air quality.

The scheme will also improve the route for people walking and cycling by introducing new and improved facilities including cycle lanes, wider footways, and crossings.

Other proposed improvements to make the roads safer include better on-street car parking and improved junctions. This will encourage people making shorter journeys (such as travelling to school) to consider walking or cycling instead. It will also improve public health, safety, and air quality.

The proposals will be complemented by a range of new planting, greenery, and places to stop and rest. This will make the public spaces along the route more inviting and less car dominated.

Our proposals along the route have been divided into six zones. Click on the zones below to find out more about current issues, the proposals, and plans:

The map below provides an overview of the zones we are consulting on. You can view the map more closely with the other consultation documents or click to view the map: (Zones 1-3 Map), (Zones 4-6 Map).

We want your views on the proposed improvements so we can identify and develop the best schemes to form a final package of measures.

The scale of what we can deliver on this corridor is dependent on the funding available. Currently there is an allocation of £11.6million from the Transforming Cities Fund to the A61 corridor but the proposals in this consultation exceed that funding. The schemes that are taken forward, and the designs of these schemes, will be influenced by your feedback. This means your views are crucial to ensure that the schemes taken forward meet the needs of the community.

Have your say

To see our proposals in more detail, please view the plans (above and under 'Our Proposals'). Once you have read the information, you can let us know what you think using the following methods:

  • complete our survey by clicking the link below
  • ask us a question using the Questions tool
  • view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here

Click here to take the survey

You can also contact us:

  • via email on yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
  • via phone (MetroLine Information Service) on 0113 245 7676
  • via post at Freepost CONSULTATION TEAM (WYCA)

Please contact us using the methods above if you would like to receive this information in an alternative format.

Drop in events

We will be hosting 3 drop-in events as part of this consultation which will provide the public with an opportunity to find out more and ask questions. There will also be access to paper surveys, or the project team can direct you to the online survey. There is no need to register for these events, please just come along and meet the team.


Date

Time

Location

Monday 11 July

16:00- 19:00

Sandal Methodist Church, WF1 5NU

Wednesday 13 July

16:00- 19:00

Outwood Memorial Hall, WF1 2NE

Wednesday 20 July

14:00- 18:00

Robin Hood Primary, WF3 3BG

Monday 25 July18:00- 20:00
Oulton Primary,
LS26 8NT


Next steps

Feedback gathered from the public consultation will be taken into consideration and will inform the development of more detailed proposals. A consultation outcome report summarising the feedback will then be added to this webpage.

The scheme is funded by the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), a major new programme of transport infrastructure investment. TCF aims to help create a positive change in the way we travel across the region, providing an accessible, attractive, and cleaner alternative to car journeys.

This engagement will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 14 August 2022.

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