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Share Are we going to get more cycle lanes. I ride 7 miles each way to work and I use approximately 300 meters of bike lane. It’s all concentrated to and from the city centre, which is fantastic, but useless to a lot of cyclists.
Also there’s many roads that are plenty wide enough with hatching in the middle to be able to convert to cycle lanes. Crossing islands are a massive issue due to roads narrowing and drivers bullying their way past, when you could integrate cycle lanes and remove the islands, it would be safer for pedestrians due to the roads been narrowed, safer for cyclists and more convenient to cars due to not having to swerve around traffic islands.
No deaths on roads by 2040 is a disgrace, this is a 1st world country where people are been killed going about their business by poorly designed infrastructure. I say no deaths by 2030 at the latest.
Single occupancy cars at rush hour must be 80%, it’s a complete joke. Make cycle commuting an option for all, not just the city workers. on Facebook
Share Are we going to get more cycle lanes. I ride 7 miles each way to work and I use approximately 300 meters of bike lane. It’s all concentrated to and from the city centre, which is fantastic, but useless to a lot of cyclists.
Also there’s many roads that are plenty wide enough with hatching in the middle to be able to convert to cycle lanes. Crossing islands are a massive issue due to roads narrowing and drivers bullying their way past, when you could integrate cycle lanes and remove the islands, it would be safer for pedestrians due to the roads been narrowed, safer for cyclists and more convenient to cars due to not having to swerve around traffic islands.
No deaths on roads by 2040 is a disgrace, this is a 1st world country where people are been killed going about their business by poorly designed infrastructure. I say no deaths by 2030 at the latest.
Single occupancy cars at rush hour must be 80%, it’s a complete joke. Make cycle commuting an option for all, not just the city workers. on Linkedin
Email Are we going to get more cycle lanes. I ride 7 miles each way to work and I use approximately 300 meters of bike lane. It’s all concentrated to and from the city centre, which is fantastic, but useless to a lot of cyclists.
Also there’s many roads that are plenty wide enough with hatching in the middle to be able to convert to cycle lanes. Crossing islands are a massive issue due to roads narrowing and drivers bullying their way past, when you could integrate cycle lanes and remove the islands, it would be safer for pedestrians due to the roads been narrowed, safer for cyclists and more convenient to cars due to not having to swerve around traffic islands.
No deaths on roads by 2040 is a disgrace, this is a 1st world country where people are been killed going about their business by poorly designed infrastructure. I say no deaths by 2030 at the latest.
Single occupancy cars at rush hour must be 80%, it’s a complete joke. Make cycle commuting an option for all, not just the city workers. link
Are we going to get more cycle lanes. I ride 7 miles each way to work and I use approximately 300 meters of bike lane. It’s all concentrated to and from the city centre, which is fantastic, but useless to a lot of cyclists.
Also there’s many roads that are plenty wide enough with hatching in the middle to be able to convert to cycle lanes. Crossing islands are a massive issue due to roads narrowing and drivers bullying their way past, when you could integrate cycle lanes and remove the islands, it would be safer for pedestrians due to the roads been narrowed, safer for cyclists and more convenient to cars due to not having to swerve around traffic islands.
No deaths on roads by 2040 is a disgrace, this is a 1st world country where people are been killed going about their business by poorly designed infrastructure. I say no deaths by 2030 at the latest.
Single occupancy cars at rush hour must be 80%, it’s a complete joke. Make cycle commuting an option for all, not just the city workers.
Josh Coleman
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12 days ago
Thank you for contacting us and sharing your concerns about cycle lanes and road safety.
Over the past 20 years, through the development of Active Travel initiatives and the Local Transport Plan (LTP), we have worked to create and improve cycling infrastructure. To date, we have delivered over 100 km of cycle routes across West Yorkshire. However, we acknowledge that more work is needed, especially beyond the city centre, to ensure that cycle commuting is a viable option for everyone, not just those working in city areas. The Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan: Vision and Objectives | Your Voice (westyorks-ca.gov.uk).
Regarding your point on the vision to reduce killed and seriously injured casualties on our roads to zero by 2040, this has been chosen as an achievable target year for many safe and healthy mobility outcomes, by leaders in Britain and others around the globe. For example, Highways England has a target for the number of people killed or seriously injured on the SRN to be “approaching zero” by 2040, the Department for Transport has a target for all new cars and vans to be effectively zero emission by 2040, and Transport for London has a target for the elimination of all deaths and serious injuries from London’s streets and for 80% of all journeys in London to be made by walking, cycling or using public transport, by 2041. Our own Vision Zero target has been developed in line with this context.
As part of the Vision Zero initiative, we will continuously review how different road users interact, with a focus on improving the safety and connectivity of routes for cyclists. Your suggestion regarding the conversion of road space, such as hatching and traffic islands, into dedicated cycle lanes, is something we are keen to explore as part of future projects to make cycling safer and more accessible. Vision Zero Strategy (westyorks-ca.gov.uk)
Regarding single-occupancy cars, a key part of our strategy is to improve public transport and active travel so that more people can choose to leave the car at home for more journeys. By improving public transport and expanding cycling infrastructure, we aim to reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles on the road, particularly during rush hours, and make cycling a more attractive option for commuters of all kinds.
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Share When and where are members going to be meeting in person by coming together to discuss how West Yorkshire transportations will work better and share ideas And to see how we can be supporting our wonderful working Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracey Brabin..you are the best. on Facebook
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When and where are members going to be meeting in person by coming together to discuss how West Yorkshire transportations will work better and share ideas And to see how we can be supporting our wonderful working Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracey Brabin..you are the best.
Faith Akume Ekwu
asked
20 days ago
Thank you for reaching out to us.
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which includes the Mayor and representatives from the five local authorities of West Yorkshire, will make key decisions on the direction and adoption of the Local Transport Plan (LTP) during the Combined Authority Meetings. The team developing the Local Transport Plan regularly report to the West Yorkshire Transport Committee on progress with the renewal of the LTP.
At the moment, we are actively engaging with the public on the proposed vision, objectives and principles for the LTP. We would love to hear your thoughts, and you can share your feedback by filling in the questionnaire on this page by the end of 30 September. Additionally, there will be a statutory consultation on the draft LTP in 2025.
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Share Is the 341 community bus included in your Local Transport plan?
I live in Stocksmoor and for me it is a life saver. We have a train but it does not go to nearby villages for schools, doctors, shops, post offices, etc. I am 90 and disabled and absolutely dependent on the 341 and I hope that as a community bus it is separately funded on Facebook
Share Is the 341 community bus included in your Local Transport plan?
I live in Stocksmoor and for me it is a life saver. We have a train but it does not go to nearby villages for schools, doctors, shops, post offices, etc. I am 90 and disabled and absolutely dependent on the 341 and I hope that as a community bus it is separately funded on Linkedin
Email Is the 341 community bus included in your Local Transport plan?
I live in Stocksmoor and for me it is a life saver. We have a train but it does not go to nearby villages for schools, doctors, shops, post offices, etc. I am 90 and disabled and absolutely dependent on the 341 and I hope that as a community bus it is separately funded link
Is the 341 community bus included in your Local Transport plan?
I live in Stocksmoor and for me it is a life saver. We have a train but it does not go to nearby villages for schools, doctors, shops, post offices, etc. I am 90 and disabled and absolutely dependent on the 341 and I hope that as a community bus it is separately funded
Barbara Harris
asked
19 days ago
Thank for reaching out and sharing your thoughts with us.
We encourage you to participate in our Local Transport Plan (LTP) engagement survey on this page, where you can provide more detailed feedback, by 30 September.
While the LTP sets the strategic direction for transport in West Yorkshire, it doesn't specifically dictate individual bus routes or services. However, the plan does recognize the vital role community buses play in supporting local residents.
Thank you again for your valuable input, and we look forward to hearing from you through the survey.
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Share How does running buses (and trains) only once an hour to some destinations fit in with your objectives to build a world-class transport system? on Facebook
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How does running buses (and trains) only once an hour to some destinations fit in with your objectives to build a world-class transport system?
JaredJeya
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about 1 month ago
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing dissatisfaction with your local bus and rail services.
To address these concerns, we are actively working on improving the bus network through the Bus Service Improvement Plan and Bus Reform initiatives.
The decision has been made by the Mayor of West Yorkshire to change to a franchised bus model. Under the current system, bus companies are responsible for setting their timetables, routes and frequencies which, under franchising, is a responsibility that will pass to the Combined Authority, allowing us to better organise a bus system to our own standards. The first round of franchised services will be rolled out in March 2027 with all services franchised by October 2028.
Similarly, although the rail system is run by private operators, they are in the process of being brought together under Great British Railways, and we are working with their transition team to try to ensure an effective network for West Yorkshire.
This engagement is focused the proposed vision and objectives for our new Local Transport Plan for West Yorkshire, a policy driven strategy document which will play an important role in realising these improvements and will guide the future of transport across the region. This engagement includes six proposed principles for a leading transport network: these include the need to integrate ways to travel, timetables, tickets and information into a joined-up network; and the need to make the network inclusive so that it offers equal opportunities to all. The points you have made resonate with these principles and your participation in this engagement is greatly appreciated; if you haven’t already, we encourage you to contribute any other thoughts you have about the wider transport system by filling out the engagement questionnaire on this page by the end of 30 September.
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Share Why spend £ 11 million on the A629 Halifax Rd Phase5 project in Huddersfield...
providing a northbound extra lane at Ainley top , OK
but NOT OK an Off-road Car Park at Prince Royd too small for the 24 houses
& NOT OK Alterations to the Birkby Rd Junction, felling 18 mature trees
( for which Agents Kirklees Council have served a Compulsory Purchase Order ) ?
Planned Alterations / tree felling at the Blacker Rd Junction were Cancelled last year
- the same should beneficially now follow at Birkby Rd ?
but also unnecessary / ineffective Alterations on Facebook
Share Why spend £ 11 million on the A629 Halifax Rd Phase5 project in Huddersfield...
providing a northbound extra lane at Ainley top , OK
but NOT OK an Off-road Car Park at Prince Royd too small for the 24 houses
& NOT OK Alterations to the Birkby Rd Junction, felling 18 mature trees
( for which Agents Kirklees Council have served a Compulsory Purchase Order ) ?
Planned Alterations / tree felling at the Blacker Rd Junction were Cancelled last year
- the same should beneficially now follow at Birkby Rd ?
but also unnecessary / ineffective Alterations on Linkedin
Email Why spend £ 11 million on the A629 Halifax Rd Phase5 project in Huddersfield...
providing a northbound extra lane at Ainley top , OK
but NOT OK an Off-road Car Park at Prince Royd too small for the 24 houses
& NOT OK Alterations to the Birkby Rd Junction, felling 18 mature trees
( for which Agents Kirklees Council have served a Compulsory Purchase Order ) ?
Planned Alterations / tree felling at the Blacker Rd Junction were Cancelled last year
- the same should beneficially now follow at Birkby Rd ?
but also unnecessary / ineffective Alterations link
Why spend £ 11 million on the A629 Halifax Rd Phase5 project in Huddersfield...
providing a northbound extra lane at Ainley top , OK
but NOT OK an Off-road Car Park at Prince Royd too small for the 24 houses
& NOT OK Alterations to the Birkby Rd Junction, felling 18 mature trees
( for which Agents Kirklees Council have served a Compulsory Purchase Order ) ?
Planned Alterations / tree felling at the Blacker Rd Junction were Cancelled last year
- the same should beneficially now follow at Birkby Rd ?
but also unnecessary / ineffective Alterations
kenn.winter@btinternet.com
asked
2 months ago
Many thanks for your question. This engagement is on the vision and objectives for the Local Transport Plan; this is a high-level policy document which will guide transport policy and future transport projects across West Yorkshire. However, your points about the Halifax Road project will be noted by the team, and if you would like to give us any further views on this engagement we encourage you to complete the questionnaire on this page.
We believe your questions and comments relate to this project: Major Road Improvements A629 Huddersfield to Ainley Top | Your Voice (westyorks-ca.gov.uk)
We will forward your question to the project manager.
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Share When are the promised increases in reliability going to be met. Our service is shocking, we are unable to plan journeys because the bus is cancelled or so late we miss the connection. on Facebook
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When are the promised increases in reliability going to be met. Our service is shocking, we are unable to plan journeys because the bus is cancelled or so late we miss the connection.
MARTIN Waddington
asked
about 2 months ago
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties with your local
To address these concerns, we are actively working on improving the bus network through the Bus Service Improvement Plan and Bus Reform initiatives. You can further contact MetroLine on 0113 245 7676 or through their website. Alternatively, you can contact bus operators directly. Operator contact information can be found online at www.wymetro.com/buses/bus-operators/ .
The decision has been made by the Mayor of West Yorkshire to change to a franchised bus model. Under the current system, bus companies are responsible for setting their timetables, routes and frequencies which, under franchising, is a responsibility that will pass to the Combined Authority, allowing us to better organise a bus system to our own standards. The first round of franchised services will be rolled out in March 2027 with all services franchised by October 2028.
This engagement is focused on our new Local Transport Plan for West Yorkshire, which will play an important role in realising these improvements. Your participation in this engagement is greatly appreciated.
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Share When is the 203 route
going to be brought into a reliable bus service, at the moment it is in an appalling situation totally unreliable. Twoll 203 came into Huddersfield bus station and three 229 whilst waiting for one 202 to come
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going to be brought into a reliable bus service, at the moment it is in an appalling situation totally unreliable. Twoll 203 came into Huddersfield bus station and three 229 whilst waiting for one 202 to come
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going to be brought into a reliable bus service, at the moment it is in an appalling situation totally unreliable. Twoll 203 came into Huddersfield bus station and three 229 whilst waiting for one 202 to come
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When is the 203 route
going to be brought into a reliable bus service, at the moment it is in an appalling situation totally unreliable. Twoll 203 came into Huddersfield bus station and three 229 whilst waiting for one 202 to come
No screen name
asked
about 2 months ago
We are sorry to hear that you are facing issues with its reliability. Improving the consistency of bus services is a priority as part of the Bus Improvement Plan and Bus Reform initiatives. We are working on enhancing the overall bus network to ensure more dependable service for all passengers.
Your feedback is valuable in shaping the upcoming Local Transport Plan (LTP), which aims to implement policies that improve reliability and integration across the network. We encourage you to provide further details through the questionnaire on our website to help guide these improvements.
In the meantime, you can direct any specific complaints or feedback about the 203 route to Metro, either via their website or by calling Metroline at 0113 245 7676. You may also want to reach out to the operator of the 203 route for more immediate concerns. Contact information for bus operators can be found at www.wymetro.com/buses/bus-operators/.
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Share Outlying villages, that have no railway station, are having their bus services removed. e.g. Grange Moor, Middlestown, Houses Hill, Gawthorpe are losing the X41 from 1/9/24.
This affects the people , and businesses and also means more villagers will put more carbon into the atmosphere using cars and taxis.
In the reasoning it mentioned existing 231 and 232 buses Neither cover the places the X41 does, and you have to walk over 20 mins to a 232 bus stop. We are up a big hill and not everyone is able to do that.
We are left with a once an hour at peak times and once every two hours off peak service of the 231, which is also unreliable. Sometimes they don’t even come into Grange Moor.
Why is everything down to the number of users? Places like Waterloo in Huddersfield must have a bus every 10 minutes or less, yet villages like ours are just forgotten about. Instead of paying Ariva more and more, why not cut them back to 15 or 20 mins in highly populated areas, so that villages can be serviced more frequently and reliably by South Pennine community transport? on Facebook
Share Outlying villages, that have no railway station, are having their bus services removed. e.g. Grange Moor, Middlestown, Houses Hill, Gawthorpe are losing the X41 from 1/9/24.
This affects the people , and businesses and also means more villagers will put more carbon into the atmosphere using cars and taxis.
In the reasoning it mentioned existing 231 and 232 buses Neither cover the places the X41 does, and you have to walk over 20 mins to a 232 bus stop. We are up a big hill and not everyone is able to do that.
We are left with a once an hour at peak times and once every two hours off peak service of the 231, which is also unreliable. Sometimes they don’t even come into Grange Moor.
Why is everything down to the number of users? Places like Waterloo in Huddersfield must have a bus every 10 minutes or less, yet villages like ours are just forgotten about. Instead of paying Ariva more and more, why not cut them back to 15 or 20 mins in highly populated areas, so that villages can be serviced more frequently and reliably by South Pennine community transport? on Linkedin
Email Outlying villages, that have no railway station, are having their bus services removed. e.g. Grange Moor, Middlestown, Houses Hill, Gawthorpe are losing the X41 from 1/9/24.
This affects the people , and businesses and also means more villagers will put more carbon into the atmosphere using cars and taxis.
In the reasoning it mentioned existing 231 and 232 buses Neither cover the places the X41 does, and you have to walk over 20 mins to a 232 bus stop. We are up a big hill and not everyone is able to do that.
We are left with a once an hour at peak times and once every two hours off peak service of the 231, which is also unreliable. Sometimes they don’t even come into Grange Moor.
Why is everything down to the number of users? Places like Waterloo in Huddersfield must have a bus every 10 minutes or less, yet villages like ours are just forgotten about. Instead of paying Ariva more and more, why not cut them back to 15 or 20 mins in highly populated areas, so that villages can be serviced more frequently and reliably by South Pennine community transport? link
Outlying villages, that have no railway station, are having their bus services removed. e.g. Grange Moor, Middlestown, Houses Hill, Gawthorpe are losing the X41 from 1/9/24.
This affects the people , and businesses and also means more villagers will put more carbon into the atmosphere using cars and taxis.
In the reasoning it mentioned existing 231 and 232 buses Neither cover the places the X41 does, and you have to walk over 20 mins to a 232 bus stop. We are up a big hill and not everyone is able to do that.
We are left with a once an hour at peak times and once every two hours off peak service of the 231, which is also unreliable. Sometimes they don’t even come into Grange Moor.
Why is everything down to the number of users? Places like Waterloo in Huddersfield must have a bus every 10 minutes or less, yet villages like ours are just forgotten about. Instead of paying Ariva more and more, why not cut them back to 15 or 20 mins in highly populated areas, so that villages can be serviced more frequently and reliably by South Pennine community transport?
VillageVoice
asked
about 1 month ago
Thank you for reaching out regarding the removal of the X41 bus service and its impact on villages such as Grange Moor, Middlestown, Houses Hill, and Gawthorpe.
One of the key priorities of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Local Transport Plan (LTP) is ensuring that all communities—urban and rural—have access to a reliable, accessible, and sustainable transport network. One of our proposed principles for the Local Transport Plan is that our transport network should be inclusive, providing equal access to opportunities for all, and we recognise the important role that buses have to play in that.
The Mayor of West Yorkshire made the decision to franchise West Yorkshire’s buses in March 2024 to improve and provide consistency for bus customers. Under the current system, bus companies are responsible for setting their timetables, routes and frequencies. Under franchising this responsibility will pass to the Combined Authority, allowing us to better organise and plan the bus system with services operating under contracts that the Combined Authority will set standards for. The first round of franchised services will be rolled out in March 2027 with all services franchised by October 2028. We also recognise the importance of rural connectivity and creating a network that works for bus customers in our Bus Service Improvement Plan.
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Why are you wasting money in Heckmondwike. When we need improvements to bus services.bring 229 back to batley
Pauline Selby
asked
2 months ago
We are sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulties and dissatisfaction with your local bus services. To address these concerns, we are actively working on improving the bus network through the Bus Service Improvement Plan and Bus Reform initiatives.
This consultation is focused on our new Local Transport Plan for West Yorkshire, which will play an important role in realising these improvements. Your engagement in this consultation is greatly appreciated.
The decision to reroute the 229 service was a commercial decision taken by the bus operator. To register complaints about particular services, please contact Metro through their website or call MetroLine on 0113 245 7676. Alternatively, you can contact operators directly: their contact details can be found at www.wymetro.com/buses/bus-operators/
The new Heckmondwike Bus station scheme being delivered by Kirklees Council is funded through a capital grant provided to the Combined Authority from the Department for Transport. This funding can only be used to provide new infrastructure and cannot be used to support bus services. The Heckmondwike Bus Station project has been approved through our Assurance Framework which assesses the business case for the project against key criteria, further details on the scheme business case can be found here https://westyorks-ca.gov.uk/media/11625/item-8f-appendix-4-heckmondwike-bus-hub-business-case-summary.docx.
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Share The questions about "would you still drive if public transport was better" and "How do you travel if you don't feel safe" don't say anything about motorcycles. I don't have a car licence but I had to answer as if I did. After the 2014 draft of the LTP that didn't mention motorcycles at all I'm concerned that they are being overlooked once again by not being able to choose them as answers to these questions on Facebook
Share The questions about "would you still drive if public transport was better" and "How do you travel if you don't feel safe" don't say anything about motorcycles. I don't have a car licence but I had to answer as if I did. After the 2014 draft of the LTP that didn't mention motorcycles at all I'm concerned that they are being overlooked once again by not being able to choose them as answers to these questions on Linkedin
Email The questions about "would you still drive if public transport was better" and "How do you travel if you don't feel safe" don't say anything about motorcycles. I don't have a car licence but I had to answer as if I did. After the 2014 draft of the LTP that didn't mention motorcycles at all I'm concerned that they are being overlooked once again by not being able to choose them as answers to these questions link
The questions about "would you still drive if public transport was better" and "How do you travel if you don't feel safe" don't say anything about motorcycles. I don't have a car licence but I had to answer as if I did. After the 2014 draft of the LTP that didn't mention motorcycles at all I'm concerned that they are being overlooked once again by not being able to choose them as answers to these questions
Marcus Houlden
asked
about 1 month ago
Thank you for raising this with us. We recognise your point about these questions, and about the wider risk of overlooking motorcycles in the making of transport policy. We will take this on board when planning the statutory consultation, and make sure our questions reflect the fact that the needs, motivations and experiences of motorcyclists are distinct from drivers of other motor vehicles. In the meantime, if you would like to supplement your response with any further points that you were unable to make in the questionnaire, please email us at localtransportplan@westyorks-ca.gov.uk or write to us at Freepost CONSULTATION TEAM (WYCA) – no stamp required. Anything you send to us will be analysed and reported on along with the questionnaire responses and any other freeform responses.
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