The Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan: Vision and Objectives
Please note: engagement on this project is currently closed. |
We (the West Yorkshire Combined Authority) are working with the five West Yorkshire local authorities (Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield) to renew the Mayor’s West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan. We recently held a public engagement asking for your views on the vision and objectives that will be at the heart of the renewed plan. This engagement closed at 11:59pm on Monday 30 September.
What is a Local Transport Plan?
This is a plan that all Transport Authorities must develop and regularly renew for their area to assess our transport needs and challenges. The plan then sets out different ways in which to tackle those challenges. It matters because it guides decision making on transport policy and investment across all types of transport in the region. We are responsible for producing the Local Transport Plan, working with the five local authorities.
Renewing the Mayor’s West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan
Since then, a lot has changed:
- There is now an elected Mayor for West Yorkshire
- We have committed to Vision Zero, an initiative to eradicate all deaths and serious injuries on West Yorkshire’s roads by 2040
- We have committed to creating a net zero carbon economy by 2038 and to have made significant progress by 2030
- We are working toward delivering the first phase of our Mass Transit system for the region
- The Mayor announced the decision to bring buses back under local control with a centrally controlled, franchised bus network
- The legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed how people travel
So, the time has come to renew the Local Transport Plan and ensure it works for all of us now and in the future.
If you'd like to read our current Local Transport Plan for reference, you can find it under 'Important Links' on this page; however, please remember that it is not part of this Engagement.
Developing the Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan
We are developing the new Local Transport Plan in two phases. This first phase involves developing our strategic direction, including the vision, objectives and principles for West Yorkshire’s transport network. We are seeking your views on these through this engagement.
In the second phase, we will develop the full Local Transport Plan, including the policies needed to achieve the vision and objectives, together with an implementation plan. We will carry out a statutory consultation on the full Local Transport Plan in 2025.
Integrating sustainability
We have appointed an independent consultant to undertake Integrated Sustainability Appraisal (ISA) throughout the development of the Local Transport Plan, to make sure that it will support local and national objectives, including improving quality of life, access for all, environmental commitments and reducing health inequalities.
The outcomes of this will be published with the full draft Local Transport Plan for consultation in 2025. You can find out more about the ISA in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section on this page.
About the recent engagement
By engaging with individuals, organisations and stakeholders, we sought feedback on the proposed vision and objectives for the Local Transport Plan, and the principles we’ll use to make these a reality. These will guide the development of the Local Transport Plan, so it’s important to get them right now as they’ll be at the heart of everything else we do.
We also asked some questions about how you travel now, to add to our understanding of travel habits across the region and help us develop a plan that works for everyone.
You can find the engagement document and questionnaire from the recent engagement under 'Engagement Documents' on the right hand side of this page, for reference. You can also request paper copies of these, as well as alternative languages and other formats, via the contact details below.
Public events and webinars: We held the following public Q&A panel events in each local authority area, as well as online webinars. These featured a presentation from Transport teams of the Combined Authority and local authorities who have been working on the Local Transport Plan, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask the panel their questions.
- Halifax Town Hall - Tuesday 3 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
- Victoria Hall, Saltaire - Wednesday 4 September 6:30-8pm
- Brighouse Sixth Form Centre - Tuesday 10 September 6:30-8pm
- Garforth Working Men's Club - Wednesday 11 September 6:30-8pm
- Pontefract Town Hall - Thursday 12 September 6:30-8pm
- Dewsbury Town Hall - Tuesday 17 September 6:30-8pm
- Wakefield Town Hall - Wednesday 18 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
- Leeds Civic Hall - Thursday 19 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
- Bradford City Hall - Tuesday 24 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
- Huddersfield Town Hall - Wednesday 25 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
Webinars: You can also come along to an online webinar when you will have the opportunity to hear about the engagement and ask your own questions to the project team.
- Monday 9 September 3-4pm: Watch a recording of this webinar on YouTube
- Monday 23 September 4-5pm
If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone, please get in touch with us at localtransportplan@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Next steps
Following this engagement, we will use what we learn from it to help us develop the full content of the Local Transport Plan, and will carry out a statutory consultation on this in 2025.
Contact us
- Ask the project team a question using the Q&A tool on this page
- Email us at localtransportplan@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
- Phone MetroLine on 0113 245 7676
- Write to Freepost CONSULTATION TEAM WYCA (no stamp needed)
Please note: engagement on this project is currently closed. |
We (the West Yorkshire Combined Authority) are working with the five West Yorkshire local authorities (Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield) to renew the Mayor’s West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan. We recently held a public engagement asking for your views on the vision and objectives that will be at the heart of the renewed plan. This engagement closed at 11:59pm on Monday 30 September.
What is a Local Transport Plan?
This is a plan that all Transport Authorities must develop and regularly renew for their area to assess our transport needs and challenges. The plan then sets out different ways in which to tackle those challenges. It matters because it guides decision making on transport policy and investment across all types of transport in the region. We are responsible for producing the Local Transport Plan, working with the five local authorities.
Renewing the Mayor’s West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan
Since then, a lot has changed:
- There is now an elected Mayor for West Yorkshire
- We have committed to Vision Zero, an initiative to eradicate all deaths and serious injuries on West Yorkshire’s roads by 2040
- We have committed to creating a net zero carbon economy by 2038 and to have made significant progress by 2030
- We are working toward delivering the first phase of our Mass Transit system for the region
- The Mayor announced the decision to bring buses back under local control with a centrally controlled, franchised bus network
- The legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed how people travel
So, the time has come to renew the Local Transport Plan and ensure it works for all of us now and in the future.
If you'd like to read our current Local Transport Plan for reference, you can find it under 'Important Links' on this page; however, please remember that it is not part of this Engagement.
Developing the Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan
We are developing the new Local Transport Plan in two phases. This first phase involves developing our strategic direction, including the vision, objectives and principles for West Yorkshire’s transport network. We are seeking your views on these through this engagement.
In the second phase, we will develop the full Local Transport Plan, including the policies needed to achieve the vision and objectives, together with an implementation plan. We will carry out a statutory consultation on the full Local Transport Plan in 2025.
Integrating sustainability
We have appointed an independent consultant to undertake Integrated Sustainability Appraisal (ISA) throughout the development of the Local Transport Plan, to make sure that it will support local and national objectives, including improving quality of life, access for all, environmental commitments and reducing health inequalities.
The outcomes of this will be published with the full draft Local Transport Plan for consultation in 2025. You can find out more about the ISA in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section on this page.
About the recent engagement
By engaging with individuals, organisations and stakeholders, we sought feedback on the proposed vision and objectives for the Local Transport Plan, and the principles we’ll use to make these a reality. These will guide the development of the Local Transport Plan, so it’s important to get them right now as they’ll be at the heart of everything else we do.
We also asked some questions about how you travel now, to add to our understanding of travel habits across the region and help us develop a plan that works for everyone.
You can find the engagement document and questionnaire from the recent engagement under 'Engagement Documents' on the right hand side of this page, for reference. You can also request paper copies of these, as well as alternative languages and other formats, via the contact details below.
Public events and webinars: We held the following public Q&A panel events in each local authority area, as well as online webinars. These featured a presentation from Transport teams of the Combined Authority and local authorities who have been working on the Local Transport Plan, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask the panel their questions.
- Halifax Town Hall - Tuesday 3 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
- Victoria Hall, Saltaire - Wednesday 4 September 6:30-8pm
- Brighouse Sixth Form Centre - Tuesday 10 September 6:30-8pm
- Garforth Working Men's Club - Wednesday 11 September 6:30-8pm
- Pontefract Town Hall - Thursday 12 September 6:30-8pm
- Dewsbury Town Hall - Tuesday 17 September 6:30-8pm
- Wakefield Town Hall - Wednesday 18 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
- Leeds Civic Hall - Thursday 19 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
- Bradford City Hall - Tuesday 24 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
- Huddersfield Town Hall - Wednesday 25 September 3-4:30pm and 6:30-8pm
Webinars: You can also come along to an online webinar when you will have the opportunity to hear about the engagement and ask your own questions to the project team.
- Monday 9 September 3-4pm: Watch a recording of this webinar on YouTube
- Monday 23 September 4-5pm
If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone, please get in touch with us at localtransportplan@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Next steps
Following this engagement, we will use what we learn from it to help us develop the full content of the Local Transport Plan, and will carry out a statutory consultation on this in 2025.
Contact us
- Ask the project team a question using the Q&A tool on this page
- Email us at localtransportplan@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
- Phone MetroLine on 0113 245 7676
- Write to Freepost CONSULTATION TEAM WYCA (no stamp needed)
Questions and Answers
Ask us a question, and the project team will get back to you.
Please note, if you are logged in to Your Voice, your username will be displayed when you ask a question.
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Faith Akume Ekwu asked 12 days agoThank 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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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 11 days agoThank 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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JaredJeya asked 25 days agoWe 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.
For complaints about particular services, you can further contact MetroLine on 0113 245 7676 or through their website. Alternatively, you can contact bus and rail operators directly. Operator contact information can be found online at www.wymetro.com/buses/bus-operators/ for bus operators and https://wymetro.com/trains/train-operators-contact/ for rail operators.
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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 agoMany 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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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 1 month agoWe 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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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 1 month agoWe 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 Twitter 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 agoThank 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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Pauline Selby asked 2 months agoWe 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 Twitter 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 agoThank 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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Share Why is there so little mention of powered two wheelers in the engagement document and why is the very brief mention confined to their grouping under the heading 'cars'? Does WYCA not recognise that PTWs are an important and discrete group of road users, especially distinguishable as belonging in the 'vulnerable road user' category and demanding only a small fraction of the infrastructure required for twin-track vehicles? Is there not a strong case for entirely separate categorisation within the plan? on Facebook Share Why is there so little mention of powered two wheelers in the engagement document and why is the very brief mention confined to their grouping under the heading 'cars'? Does WYCA not recognise that PTWs are an important and discrete group of road users, especially distinguishable as belonging in the 'vulnerable road user' category and demanding only a small fraction of the infrastructure required for twin-track vehicles? Is there not a strong case for entirely separate categorisation within the plan? on Twitter Share Why is there so little mention of powered two wheelers in the engagement document and why is the very brief mention confined to their grouping under the heading 'cars'? Does WYCA not recognise that PTWs are an important and discrete group of road users, especially distinguishable as belonging in the 'vulnerable road user' category and demanding only a small fraction of the infrastructure required for twin-track vehicles? Is there not a strong case for entirely separate categorisation within the plan? on Linkedin Email Why is there so little mention of powered two wheelers in the engagement document and why is the very brief mention confined to their grouping under the heading 'cars'? Does WYCA not recognise that PTWs are an important and discrete group of road users, especially distinguishable as belonging in the 'vulnerable road user' category and demanding only a small fraction of the infrastructure required for twin-track vehicles? Is there not a strong case for entirely separate categorisation within the plan? link
Why is there so little mention of powered two wheelers in the engagement document and why is the very brief mention confined to their grouping under the heading 'cars'? Does WYCA not recognise that PTWs are an important and discrete group of road users, especially distinguishable as belonging in the 'vulnerable road user' category and demanding only a small fraction of the infrastructure required for twin-track vehicles? Is there not a strong case for entirely separate categorisation within the plan?
Tom Lonsdale for MAG asked about 2 months agoThank you for raising this with us. We recognise your point that PTWs are a discrete group of road users with different needs and vulnerabilities to other road users. We will take this on board when developing the draft Local Transport Plan, and make sure it reflects this.
Key Dates
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15 July 2024
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30 September 2024
Engagement documents
- Local Transport Plan Engagement Document.pdf (9.7 MB) (pdf)
- Local Transport Plan Questionnaire - Individual.pdf (834 KB) (pdf)
- Local Transport Plan Questionnaire - Organisation.pdf (307 KB) (pdf)
- Local Transport Plan Privacy Notice.pdf (112 KB) (pdf)
- Local Transport Plan Privacy Notice - short version.pdf (121 KB) (pdf)
- Easy Read - Local Transport Plan Engagement Document.pdf (5.05 MB) (pdf)
FAQs
- About the Local Transport Plan
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What does the Local Transport Plan mean for me?
- What does the Local Transport Plan mean for me?
- Will the Local Transport Plan aim to get more people to take public transport, walk or cycle at the expense of motor vehicles?
- How does the renewal of the local Transport Plan affect transport projects in the region that are already underway or have been approved?
- Will the Local Transport Plan control the transport plans and strategies that Local Authorities develop for their area?
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About the renewal process
- What is the process for renewing the Local Transport Plan, and how does this engagement fit in?
- How is the Combined Authority working with the five Local Authorities to develop the Local Transport Plan?
- Who will decide if the renewed Local Transport Plan is adopted?
- What are the next steps for the Local Transport Plan?
- About the engagement
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Ensuring the LTP has a positive impact
- How will you make sure the Local Transport Plan responds to the different needs of the diverse areas across West Yorkshire?
- How will you sure that the renewed Local Transport Plan benefits and protects the environment?
- How will you consider the impact of the Local Transport Plan on Equity and Diversity and Inclusion in the region, including for those with protected characteristics?
Timeline
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Engagement on vision and objectives: Open (13 July-30 September 2024)
The Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan: Vision and Objectives is currently at this stageThis engagement is open for contributions.
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Feedback analysis
this is an upcoming stage for The Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan: Vision and ObjectivesContributions to this engagement are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
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Engagement feedback report
this is an upcoming stage for The Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan: Vision and ObjectivesThe final outcomes of the engagement are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected.
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Local Transport Plan in development
this is an upcoming stage for The Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan: Vision and ObjectivesWe are developing the draft LTP to deliver the vision and objectives you have fed back on, incorporating the findings from the engagement report.
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Statutory consultation on draft Local Transport Plan
this is an upcoming stage for The Mayor's West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan: Vision and Objectives
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